Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $236.78 | 7.704% | $255.0215 | $255.02 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Purchase #2 | $116.29 | 11.238% | $129.3587 | $129.36 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
Purchase #3 | $41.55 | 12.802% | $46.8692 | $46.87 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
Purchase #4 | $132.44 | 4.716% | $138.6859 | $138.69 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
Purchase #5 | $162.31 | 5.142% | $170.656 | $170.66 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
Purchase #6 | $250.67 | 12.278% | $281.4473 | $281.45 | $281.45 | $281.40 |
Purchase #7 | $179.96 | 10.553% | $198.9512 | $198.95 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,120.00 | $1,220.9898 | $1,221.00 | $1,220.95 | $1,221.10 |