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 | $113.77 | 5.666% | $120.2162 | $120.22 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
Purchase #2 | $13.28 | 7.688% | $14.301 | $14.30 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
Purchase #3 | $173.26 | 12.315% | $194.597 | $194.60 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
Purchase #4 | $219.53 | 10.842% | $243.3314 | $243.33 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
Purchase #5 | $239.77 | 13.791% | $272.8367 | $272.84 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
Purchase #6 | $244.89 | 10.351% | $270.2386 | $270.24 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
Purchase #7 | $143.49 | 8.671% | $155.932 | $155.93 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,147.99 | $1,271.4529 | $1,271.46 | $1,271.50 | $1,271.30 |