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 | $221.85 | 12.694% | $250.0116 | $250.01 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $125.43 | 9.663% | $137.5503 | $137.55 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
Purchase #3 | $112.45 | 4.351% | $117.3427 | $117.34 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
Purchase #4 | $231.64 | 5.656% | $244.7416 | $244.74 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
Purchase #5 | $90.38 | 6.360% | $96.1282 | $96.13 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
Purchase #6 | $72.70 | 6.638% | $77.5258 | $77.53 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
Purchase #7 | $112.82 | 12.605% | $127.041 | $127.04 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.27 | $1,050.3412 | $1,050.34 | $1,050.40 | $1,050.20 |