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 | $245.87 | 12.852% | $277.4692 | $277.47 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
Purchase #2 | $118.53 | 8.638% | $128.7686 | $128.77 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
Purchase #3 | $50.75 | 12.192% | $56.9374 | $56.94 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
Purchase #4 | $157.53 | 11.570% | $175.7562 | $175.76 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
Purchase #5 | $208.86 | 6.530% | $222.4986 | $222.50 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
Purchase #6 | $157.87 | 6.274% | $167.7748 | $167.77 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
Purchase #7 | $107.47 | 4.789% | $112.6167 | $112.62 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,046.88 | $1,141.8215 | $1,141.83 | $1,141.75 | $1,141.90 |