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 | $87.54 | 13.550% | $99.4017 | $99.40 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
Purchase #2 | $232.83 | 10.368% | $256.9698 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
Purchase #3 | $125.90 | 8.435% | $136.5197 | $136.52 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
Purchase #4 | $204.98 | 11.804% | $229.1758 | $229.18 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
Purchase #5 | $222.90 | 13.366% | $252.6928 | $252.69 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
Purchase #6 | $170.67 | 5.334% | $179.7735 | $179.77 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
Purchase #7 | $61.58 | 6.263% | $65.4368 | $65.44 | $65.45 | $65.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,106.40 | $1,219.9701 | $1,219.97 | $1,219.95 | $1,220.00 |