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 | $227.25 | 13.552% | $258.0469 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
Purchase #2 | $128.56 | 7.619% | $138.355 | $138.36 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
Purchase #3 | $48.27 | 9.210% | $52.7157 | $52.72 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
Purchase #4 | $134.97 | 5.315% | $142.1437 | $142.14 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
Purchase #5 | $233.90 | 7.218% | $250.7829 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
Purchase #6 | $157.36 | 6.788% | $168.0416 | $168.04 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
Purchase #7 | $163.28 | 9.795% | $179.2733 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,093.59 | $1,189.3591 | $1,189.36 | $1,189.35 | $1,189.30 |