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 | $185.25 | 13.276% | $209.8438 | $209.84 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
Purchase #2 | $6.28 | 7.558% | $6.7546 | $6.75 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
Purchase #3 | $33.96 | 6.874% | $36.2944 | $36.29 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
Purchase #4 | $139.34 | 3.159% | $143.7418 | $143.74 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
Purchase #5 | $222.25 | 8.735% | $241.6635 | $241.66 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
Purchase #6 | $127.51 | 5.596% | $134.6455 | $134.65 | $134.65 | $134.60 |
Purchase #7 | $247.32 | 12.180% | $277.4436 | $277.44 | $277.45 | $277.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.91 | $1,050.3872 | $1,050.37 | $1,050.40 | $1,050.30 |