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 | $225.48 | 11.145% | $250.6097 | $250.61 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
Purchase #2 | $139.39 | 6.456% | $148.389 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
Purchase #3 | $215.71 | 12.278% | $242.1949 | $242.19 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
Purchase #4 | $11.73 | 6.324% | $12.4718 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
Purchase #5 | $74.98 | 8.348% | $81.2393 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
Purchase #6 | $214.51 | 10.676% | $237.4111 | $237.41 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
Purchase #7 | $70.86 | 13.616% | $80.5083 | $80.51 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.66 | $1,052.8241 | $1,052.82 | $1,052.80 | $1,052.80 |