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 | $249.67 | 12.161% | $280.0324 | $280.03 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
Purchase #2 | $155.53 | 11.665% | $173.6726 | $173.67 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
Purchase #3 | $205.94 | 4.522% | $215.2526 | $215.25 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
Purchase #4 | $169.63 | 3.588% | $175.7163 | $175.72 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
Purchase #5 | $119.41 | 6.873% | $127.617 | $127.62 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
Purchase #6 | $226.87 | 5.819% | $240.0716 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
Purchase #7 | $93.36 | 11.131% | $103.7519 | $103.75 | $103.75 | $103.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,220.41 | $1,316.1144 | $1,316.11 | $1,316.05 | $1,316.20 |