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 | $122.43 | 4.681% | $128.1609 | $128.16 | $128.15 | $128.20 |
Purchase #2 | $175.83 | 8.545% | $190.8547 | $190.85 | $190.85 | $190.90 |
Purchase #3 | $238.40 | 7.555% | $256.4111 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
Purchase #4 | $230.94 | 12.453% | $259.699 | $259.70 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
Purchase #5 | $25.38 | 13.825% | $28.8888 | $28.89 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
Purchase #6 | $199.42 | 4.420% | $208.2344 | $208.23 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
Purchase #7 | $182.87 | 3.351% | $188.998 | $189.00 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,175.27 | $1,261.2469 | $1,261.24 | $1,261.25 | $1,261.30 |