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 | $120.51 | 4.375% | $125.7823 | $125.78 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
Purchase #2 | $206.82 | 9.406% | $226.2735 | $226.27 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
Purchase #3 | $7.89 | 6.373% | $8.3928 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
Purchase #4 | $245.97 | 6.622% | $262.2581 | $262.26 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
Purchase #5 | $108.70 | 13.138% | $122.981 | $122.98 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
Purchase #6 | $65.32 | 12.155% | $73.2596 | $73.26 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
Purchase #7 | $153.53 | 9.793% | $168.5652 | $168.57 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $908.74 | $987.5125 | $987.51 | $987.50 | $987.70 |