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 | $222.86 | 11.396% | $248.2571 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
Purchase #2 | $8.34 | 12.134% | $9.352 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
Purchase #3 | $234.25 | 6.606% | $249.7246 | $249.72 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
Purchase #4 | $239.89 | 9.103% | $261.7272 | $261.73 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
Purchase #5 | $153.54 | 3.337% | $158.6636 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
Purchase #6 | $147.63 | 5.204% | $155.3127 | $155.31 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
Purchase #7 | $115.93 | 7.195% | $124.2712 | $124.27 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,122.44 | $1,207.3084 | $1,207.30 | $1,207.25 | $1,207.40 |