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 | $246.79 | 11.435% | $275.0104 | $275.01 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
Purchase #2 | $70.76 | 13.277% | $80.1548 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
Purchase #3 | $150.40 | 4.791% | $157.6057 | $157.61 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
Purchase #4 | $154.41 | 12.259% | $173.3391 | $173.34 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
Purchase #5 | $149.50 | 6.105% | $158.627 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
Purchase #6 | $238.61 | 7.726% | $257.045 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
Purchase #7 | $189.38 | 7.620% | $203.8108 | $203.81 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,199.85 | $1,305.5928 | $1,305.60 | $1,305.60 | $1,305.50 |