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 | $247.49 | 13.155% | $280.0473 | $280.05 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
Purchase #2 | $111.40 | 3.641% | $115.4561 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
Purchase #3 | $205.73 | 6.686% | $219.4851 | $219.49 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
Purchase #4 | $102.99 | 4.230% | $107.3465 | $107.35 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
Purchase #5 | $160.88 | 3.512% | $166.5301 | $166.53 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
Purchase #6 | $39.77 | 6.176% | $42.2262 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
Purchase #7 | $239.86 | 12.756% | $270.4565 | $270.46 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,108.12 | $1,201.5478 | $1,201.57 | $1,201.60 | $1,201.50 |