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 | $221.50 | 12.472% | $249.1255 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
Purchase #2 | $144.84 | 8.362% | $156.9515 | $156.95 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
Purchase #3 | $35.30 | 5.307% | $37.1734 | $37.17 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
Purchase #4 | $249.94 | 13.527% | $283.7494 | $283.75 | $283.75 | $283.70 |
Purchase #5 | $236.48 | 10.362% | $260.9841 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
Purchase #6 | $144.63 | 11.570% | $161.3637 | $161.36 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
Purchase #7 | $56.62 | 8.192% | $61.2583 | $61.26 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,089.31 | $1,210.6059 | $1,210.60 | $1,210.60 | $1,210.70 |