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 | $111.89 | 12.575% | $125.9602 | $125.96 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
Purchase #2 | $154.48 | 8.579% | $167.7328 | $167.73 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
Purchase #3 | $250.60 | 5.241% | $263.7339 | $263.73 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
Purchase #4 | $238.69 | 5.471% | $251.7487 | $251.75 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
Purchase #5 | $95.31 | 7.666% | $102.6165 | $102.62 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
Purchase #6 | $107.98 | 7.821% | $116.4251 | $116.43 | $116.45 | $116.40 |
Purchase #7 | $18.55 | 3.796% | $19.2542 | $19.25 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.50 | $1,047.4714 | $1,047.47 | $1,047.50 | $1,047.40 |