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 | $225.27 | 13.200% | $255.0056 | $255.01 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Purchase #2 | $25.44 | 11.836% | $28.4511 | $28.45 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
Purchase #3 | $242.45 | 9.362% | $265.1482 | $265.15 | $265.15 | $265.10 |
Purchase #4 | $77.38 | 10.752% | $85.6999 | $85.70 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
Purchase #5 | $10.52 | 12.229% | $11.8065 | $11.81 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
Purchase #6 | $216.85 | 5.113% | $227.9375 | $227.94 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
Purchase #7 | $156.82 | 8.751% | $170.5433 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.73 | $1,044.5921 | $1,044.60 | $1,044.60 | $1,044.50 |