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 | $249.95 | 12.422% | $280.9988 | $281.00 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
Purchase #2 | $192.82 | 10.695% | $213.4421 | $213.44 | $213.45 | $213.40 |
Purchase #3 | $65.68 | 13.199% | $74.3491 | $74.35 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
Purchase #4 | $102.51 | 7.577% | $110.2772 | $110.28 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
Purchase #5 | $140.65 | 3.486% | $145.5531 | $145.55 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
Purchase #6 | $25.94 | 3.474% | $26.8412 | $26.84 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
Purchase #7 | $215.87 | 6.304% | $229.4784 | $229.48 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $993.42 | $1,080.9399 | $1,080.94 | $1,081.00 | $1,080.90 |