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 | $221.27 | 13.452% | $251.0352 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
Purchase #2 | $79.31 | 10.175% | $87.3798 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
Purchase #3 | $107.95 | 7.314% | $115.8455 | $115.85 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
Purchase #4 | $66.85 | 5.390% | $70.4532 | $70.45 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
Purchase #5 | $215.58 | 12.772% | $243.1139 | $243.11 | $243.10 | $243.10 |
Purchase #6 | $65.65 | 10.107% | $72.2852 | $72.29 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
Purchase #7 | $149.28 | 9.672% | $163.7184 | $163.72 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $905.89 | $1,003.8312 | $1,003.84 | $1,003.85 | $1,003.80 |