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 | $207.25 | 3.336% | $214.1639 | $214.16 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
Purchase #2 | $82.39 | 5.711% | $87.0953 | $87.10 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
Purchase #3 | $120.85 | 6.157% | $128.2907 | $128.29 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
Purchase #4 | $235.48 | 13.273% | $266.7353 | $266.74 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
Purchase #5 | $53.46 | 3.604% | $55.3867 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
Purchase #6 | $116.76 | 9.632% | $128.0063 | $128.01 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
Purchase #7 | $246.67 | 3.741% | $255.8979 | $255.90 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,062.86 | $1,135.5761 | $1,135.59 | $1,135.60 | $1,135.60 |