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 | $115.99 | 3.479% | $120.0253 | $120.03 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
Purchase #2 | $250.69 | 10.816% | $277.8046 | $277.80 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
Purchase #3 | $66.59 | 12.106% | $74.6514 | $74.65 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
Purchase #4 | $220.80 | 12.757% | $248.9675 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
Purchase #5 | $68.84 | 4.681% | $72.0624 | $72.06 | $72.05 | $72.10 |
Purchase #6 | $171.37 | 13.621% | $194.7123 | $194.71 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
Purchase #7 | $226.25 | 13.155% | $256.0132 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,120.53 | $1,244.2367 | $1,244.23 | $1,244.20 | $1,244.30 |