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 | $64.51 | 12.869% | $72.8118 | $72.81 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
Purchase #2 | $21.61 | 3.506% | $22.3676 | $22.37 | $22.35 | $22.40 |
Purchase #3 | $212.27 | 13.664% | $241.2746 | $241.27 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
Purchase #4 | $21.36 | 3.839% | $22.18 | $22.18 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
Purchase #5 | $250.72 | 7.150% | $268.6465 | $268.65 | $268.65 | $268.60 |
Purchase #6 | $137.82 | 8.299% | $149.2577 | $149.26 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
Purchase #7 | $240.71 | 3.840% | $249.9533 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.00 | $1,026.4915 | $1,026.49 | $1,026.45 | $1,026.60 |