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 | $117.88 | 9.434% | $129.0008 | $129.00 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
Purchase #2 | $239.73 | 3.254% | $247.5308 | $247.53 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
Purchase #3 | $80.40 | 10.140% | $88.5526 | $88.55 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
Purchase #4 | $231.89 | 8.511% | $251.6262 | $251.63 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
Purchase #5 | $15.45 | 13.221% | $17.4926 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
Purchase #6 | $46.96 | 12.573% | $52.8643 | $52.86 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
Purchase #7 | $238.96 | 6.524% | $254.5498 | $254.55 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.27 | $1,041.6171 | $1,041.61 | $1,041.65 | $1,041.60 |