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 | $220.86 | 13.213% | $250.0422 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $116.34 | 3.369% | $120.2595 | $120.26 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
Purchase #3 | $148.38 | 13.789% | $168.8401 | $168.84 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
Purchase #4 | $27.38 | 7.717% | $29.4929 | $29.49 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
Purchase #5 | $120.75 | 5.247% | $127.0858 | $127.09 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
Purchase #6 | $242.74 | 12.872% | $273.9855 | $273.99 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
Purchase #7 | $101.35 | 8.115% | $109.5746 | $109.57 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.80 | $1,079.2806 | $1,079.28 | $1,079.30 | $1,079.30 |