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 | $112.74 | 11.288% | $125.4661 | $125.47 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
Purchase #2 | $112.25 | 6.763% | $119.8415 | $119.84 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
Purchase #3 | $203.47 | 10.389% | $224.6085 | $224.61 | $224.60 | $224.60 |
Purchase #4 | $169.80 | 11.526% | $189.3711 | $189.37 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
Purchase #5 | $53.75 | 8.664% | $58.4069 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
Purchase #6 | $234.75 | 10.828% | $260.1687 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
Purchase #7 | $154.68 | 10.832% | $171.4349 | $171.43 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,041.44 | $1,149.2977 | $1,149.30 | $1,149.25 | $1,149.30 |