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 | $250.41 | 7.228% | $268.5096 | $268.51 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
Purchase #2 | $162.87 | 13.740% | $185.2483 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
Purchase #3 | $74.30 | 10.850% | $82.3616 | $82.36 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
Purchase #4 | $145.52 | 9.435% | $159.2498 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
Purchase #5 | $21.69 | 4.650% | $22.6986 | $22.70 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
Purchase #6 | $172.73 | 3.760% | $179.2246 | $179.22 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
Purchase #7 | $110.85 | 8.122% | $119.8532 | $119.85 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.37 | $1,017.1457 | $1,017.14 | $1,017.10 | $1,017.10 |