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 | $236.32 | 8.519% | $256.4521 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
Purchase #2 | $121.71 | 3.733% | $126.2534 | $126.25 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
Purchase #3 | $250.58 | 7.485% | $269.3359 | $269.34 | $269.35 | $269.30 |
Purchase #4 | $174.60 | 12.338% | $196.1421 | $196.14 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
Purchase #5 | $175.45 | 11.312% | $195.2969 | $195.30 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
Purchase #6 | $214.90 | 12.743% | $242.2847 | $242.28 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
Purchase #7 | $77.72 | 10.316% | $85.7376 | $85.74 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,251.28 | $1,371.5027 | $1,371.50 | $1,371.55 | $1,371.50 |