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 | $126.83 | 3.423% | $131.1714 | $131.17 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
Purchase #2 | $244.53 | 13.841% | $278.3754 | $278.38 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
Purchase #3 | $247.41 | 3.157% | $255.2207 | $255.22 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
Purchase #4 | $93.37 | 13.814% | $106.2681 | $106.27 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
Purchase #5 | $28.56 | 7.851% | $30.8022 | $30.80 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
Purchase #6 | $12.32 | 7.615% | $13.2582 | $13.26 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
Purchase #7 | $226.79 | 10.848% | $251.3922 | $251.39 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.81 | $1,066.4882 | $1,066.49 | $1,066.45 | $1,066.60 |