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 | $236.81 | 5.582% | $250.0287 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $164.85 | 4.478% | $172.232 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
Purchase #3 | $144.81 | 7.849% | $156.1761 | $156.18 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
Purchase #4 | $76.33 | 7.317% | $81.9151 | $81.92 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
Purchase #5 | $183.55 | 12.306% | $206.1377 | $206.14 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
Purchase #6 | $67.32 | 10.304% | $74.2567 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
Purchase #7 | $67.78 | 5.276% | $71.3561 | $71.36 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $941.45 | $1,012.1024 | $1,012.12 | $1,012.15 | $1,012.10 |