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 | $213.96 | 13.418% | $242.6692 | $242.67 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
Purchase #2 | $39.86 | 11.308% | $44.3674 | $44.37 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
Purchase #3 | $24.34 | 4.258% | $25.3764 | $25.38 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
Purchase #4 | $224.60 | 11.444% | $250.3032 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #5 | $130.45 | 5.256% | $137.3065 | $137.31 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
Purchase #6 | $203.53 | 7.108% | $217.9969 | $218.00 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
Purchase #7 | $157.54 | 8.716% | $171.2712 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.28 | $1,089.2908 | $1,089.30 | $1,089.25 | $1,089.40 |