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 | $127.52 | 3.400% | $131.8557 | $131.86 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
Purchase #2 | $180.53 | 12.324% | $202.7785 | $202.78 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
Purchase #3 | $243.42 | 13.793% | $276.9949 | $276.99 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
Purchase #4 | $171.89 | 13.724% | $195.4802 | $195.48 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
Purchase #5 | $240.47 | 4.154% | $250.4591 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
Purchase #6 | $156.43 | 7.480% | $168.131 | $168.13 | $168.15 | $168.10 |
Purchase #7 | $21.99 | 11.761% | $24.5762 | $24.58 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,142.25 | $1,250.2756 | $1,250.28 | $1,250.35 | $1,250.40 |