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 | $243.44 | 11.200% | $270.7053 | $270.71 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
Purchase #2 | $86.70 | 12.168% | $97.2497 | $97.25 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
Purchase #3 | $197.53 | 11.633% | $220.5087 | $220.51 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
Purchase #4 | $92.32 | 13.545% | $104.8247 | $104.82 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
Purchase #5 | $132.88 | 13.481% | $150.7936 | $150.79 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
Purchase #6 | $245.44 | 12.807% | $276.8735 | $276.87 | $276.85 | $276.90 |
Purchase #7 | $161.72 | 5.336% | $170.3494 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,160.03 | $1,291.3049 | $1,291.30 | $1,291.25 | $1,291.20 |