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 | $250.60 | 8.521% | $271.9536 | $271.95 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
Purchase #2 | $209.60 | 4.604% | $219.25 | $219.25 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
Purchase #3 | $156.81 | 7.460% | $168.508 | $168.51 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #4 | $134.37 | 11.780% | $150.1988 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
Purchase #5 | $69.40 | 3.148% | $71.5847 | $71.58 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
Purchase #6 | $125.37 | 4.618% | $131.1596 | $131.16 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
Purchase #7 | $243.29 | 13.175% | $275.3435 | $275.34 | $275.35 | $275.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,189.44 | $1,287.9982 | $1,287.99 | $1,288.00 | $1,288.10 |