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 | $244.71 | 12.168% | $274.4863 | $274.49 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
Purchase #2 | $192.97 | 3.288% | $199.3149 | $199.31 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
Purchase #3 | $45.90 | 11.864% | $51.3456 | $51.35 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
Purchase #4 | $157.79 | 9.474% | $172.739 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
Purchase #5 | $45.70 | 7.501% | $49.128 | $49.13 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
Purchase #6 | $68.59 | 13.627% | $77.9368 | $77.94 | $77.95 | $77.90 |
Purchase #7 | $209.58 | 12.653% | $236.0982 | $236.10 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.24 | $1,061.0488 | $1,061.06 | $1,061.10 | $1,060.90 |