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 | $27.32 | 6.795% | $29.1764 | $29.18 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
Purchase #2 | $116.42 | 5.852% | $123.2329 | $123.23 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
Purchase #3 | $130.72 | 5.189% | $137.5031 | $137.50 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
Purchase #4 | $224.90 | 11.271% | $250.2485 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
Purchase #5 | $174.38 | 7.560% | $187.5631 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
Purchase #6 | $200.94 | 9.666% | $220.3629 | $220.36 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
Purchase #7 | $241.29 | 3.376% | $249.436 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,115.97 | $1,197.5229 | $1,197.52 | $1,197.55 | $1,197.50 |