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 | $237.96 | 7.275% | $255.2716 | $255.27 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
Purchase #2 | $114.99 | 8.189% | $124.4065 | $124.41 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
Purchase #3 | $70.55 | 8.452% | $76.5129 | $76.51 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
Purchase #4 | $210.74 | 11.200% | $234.3429 | $234.34 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
Purchase #5 | $199.25 | 7.364% | $213.9228 | $213.92 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
Purchase #6 | $98.83 | 7.821% | $106.5595 | $106.56 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
Purchase #7 | $22.75 | 9.722% | $24.9618 | $24.96 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.07 | $1,035.9780 | $1,035.97 | $1,035.90 | $1,036.00 |