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 | $246.85 | 3.320% | $255.0454 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
Purchase #2 | $240.39 | 4.814% | $251.9624 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
Purchase #3 | $120.47 | 13.335% | $136.5347 | $136.53 | $136.55 | $136.50 |
Purchase #4 | $141.77 | 8.838% | $154.2996 | $154.30 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
Purchase #5 | $168.38 | 11.547% | $187.8228 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
Purchase #6 | $181.80 | 3.552% | $188.2575 | $188.26 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
Purchase #7 | $214.83 | 13.744% | $244.3562 | $244.36 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,314.49 | $1,418.2786 | $1,418.28 | $1,418.25 | $1,418.30 |