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 | $250.77 | 9.365% | $274.2546 | $274.25 | $274.25 | $274.30 |
Purchase #2 | $73.74 | 5.160% | $77.545 | $77.55 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
Purchase #3 | $132.30 | 5.755% | $139.9139 | $139.91 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
Purchase #4 | $149.59 | 5.859% | $158.3545 | $158.35 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
Purchase #5 | $59.52 | 11.854% | $66.5755 | $66.58 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
Purchase #6 | $175.75 | 13.312% | $199.1458 | $199.15 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
Purchase #7 | $120.90 | 8.650% | $131.3579 | $131.36 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.57 | $1,047.1472 | $1,047.15 | $1,047.15 | $1,047.20 |