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 | $116.65 | 10.579% | $128.9904 | $128.99 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
Purchase #2 | $236.50 | 13.817% | $269.1772 | $269.18 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
Purchase #3 | $205.52 | 12.269% | $230.7352 | $230.74 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
Purchase #4 | $88.98 | 11.819% | $99.4965 | $99.50 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
Purchase #5 | $55.74 | 8.595% | $60.5309 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
Purchase #6 | $205.39 | 6.871% | $219.5023 | $219.50 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
Purchase #7 | $221.42 | 6.695% | $236.2441 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,130.20 | $1,244.6766 | $1,244.68 | $1,244.75 | $1,244.60 |