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 | $197.55 | 12.729% | $222.6961 | $222.70 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
Purchase #2 | $40.92 | 3.637% | $42.4083 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #3 | $127.49 | 13.751% | $145.0211 | $145.02 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
Purchase #4 | $88.48 | 5.791% | $93.6039 | $93.60 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
Purchase #5 | $202.36 | 3.746% | $209.9404 | $209.94 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
Purchase #6 | $239.82 | 9.483% | $262.5621 | $262.56 | $262.55 | $262.60 |
Purchase #7 | $78.88 | 8.155% | $85.3127 | $85.31 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.50 | $1,061.5446 | $1,061.54 | $1,061.50 | $1,061.50 |