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 | $244.35 | 4.364% | $255.0134 | $255.01 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Purchase #2 | $100.46 | 6.263% | $106.7518 | $106.75 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
Purchase #3 | $237.36 | 7.579% | $255.3495 | $255.35 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
Purchase #4 | $16.57 | 11.512% | $18.4775 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #5 | $120.34 | 12.796% | $135.7387 | $135.74 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
Purchase #6 | $71.81 | 8.726% | $78.0761 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
Purchase #7 | $182.63 | 5.391% | $192.4756 | $192.48 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $973.52 | $1,041.8826 | $1,041.89 | $1,041.95 | $1,041.90 |