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 | $123.27 | 6.597% | $131.4021 | $131.40 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
Purchase #2 | $152.62 | 4.343% | $159.2483 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
Purchase #3 | $228.84 | 11.811% | $255.8683 | $255.87 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
Purchase #4 | $125.33 | 12.846% | $141.4299 | $141.43 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
Purchase #5 | $210.58 | 3.265% | $217.4554 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
Purchase #6 | $208.75 | 5.713% | $220.6759 | $220.68 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
Purchase #7 | $248.63 | 10.624% | $275.0445 | $275.04 | $275.05 | $275.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,298.02 | $1,401.1244 | $1,401.13 | $1,401.15 | $1,401.10 |