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 | $217.43 | 12.763% | $245.1806 | $245.18 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
Purchase #2 | $88.28 | 11.522% | $98.4516 | $98.45 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
Purchase #3 | $161.69 | 4.233% | $168.5343 | $168.53 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
Purchase #4 | $39.56 | 8.317% | $42.8502 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
Purchase #5 | $185.74 | 5.234% | $195.4616 | $195.46 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
Purchase #6 | $33.48 | 10.781% | $37.0895 | $37.09 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
Purchase #7 | $234.94 | 7.693% | $253.0139 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.12 | $1,040.5817 | $1,040.57 | $1,040.60 | $1,040.70 |