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 | $118.39 | 5.572% | $124.9867 | $124.99 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
Purchase #2 | $242.73 | 8.444% | $263.2261 | $263.23 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
Purchase #3 | $78.68 | 7.672% | $84.7163 | $84.72 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
Purchase #4 | $157.52 | 12.404% | $177.0588 | $177.06 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
Purchase #5 | $204.85 | 9.682% | $224.6836 | $224.68 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
Purchase #6 | $169.75 | 6.472% | $180.7362 | $180.74 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
Purchase #7 | $210.68 | 12.249% | $236.4862 | $236.49 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,182.60 | $1,291.8939 | $1,291.91 | $1,291.95 | $1,291.90 |