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 | $245.60 | 12.168% | $275.4846 | $275.48 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
Purchase #2 | $191.45 | 5.686% | $202.3358 | $202.34 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
Purchase #3 | $147.46 | 12.598% | $166.037 | $166.04 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
Purchase #4 | $142.44 | 4.810% | $149.2914 | $149.29 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
Purchase #5 | $40.40 | 12.536% | $45.4645 | $45.46 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
Purchase #6 | $196.44 | 9.283% | $214.6755 | $214.68 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
Purchase #7 | $7.27 | 12.365% | $8.1689 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.06 | $1,061.4577 | $1,061.46 | $1,061.50 | $1,061.50 |