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 | $207.84 | 8.284% | $225.0575 | $225.06 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
Purchase #2 | $118.89 | 8.798% | $129.3499 | $129.35 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
Purchase #3 | $117.43 | 10.517% | $129.7801 | $129.78 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
Purchase #4 | $118.96 | 8.381% | $128.93 | $128.93 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
Purchase #5 | $246.67 | 7.807% | $265.9275 | $265.93 | $265.95 | $265.90 |
Purchase #6 | $247.64 | 12.227% | $277.9189 | $277.92 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
Purchase #7 | $138.42 | 4.745% | $144.988 | $144.99 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,195.85 | $1,301.9519 | $1,301.96 | $1,302.00 | $1,301.90 |