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 | $221.25 | 13.505% | $251.1298 | $251.13 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
Purchase #2 | $33.51 | 8.591% | $36.3888 | $36.39 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
Purchase #3 | $125.60 | 11.335% | $139.8368 | $139.84 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
Purchase #4 | $66.30 | 5.390% | $69.8736 | $69.87 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
Purchase #5 | $105.66 | 4.352% | $110.2583 | $110.26 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
Purchase #6 | $207.90 | 11.803% | $232.4384 | $232.44 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
Purchase #7 | $221.36 | 11.233% | $246.2254 | $246.23 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.58 | $1,086.1511 | $1,086.16 | $1,086.20 | $1,086.10 |