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 | $245.25 | 12.129% | $274.9964 | $275.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
Purchase #2 | $243.87 | 5.598% | $257.5218 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
Purchase #3 | $164.85 | 9.566% | $180.6196 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
Purchase #4 | $54.44 | 7.787% | $58.6792 | $58.68 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
Purchase #5 | $78.56 | 7.645% | $84.5659 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
Purchase #6 | $176.73 | 13.848% | $201.2036 | $201.20 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
Purchase #7 | $220.83 | 4.380% | $230.5024 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,184.53 | $1,288.0889 | $1,288.09 | $1,288.05 | $1,288.10 |