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 | $225.99 | 12.852% | $255.0342 | $255.03 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
Purchase #2 | $107.55 | 4.344% | $112.222 | $112.22 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
Purchase #3 | $145.27 | 9.745% | $159.4266 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
Purchase #4 | $218.83 | 13.140% | $247.5843 | $247.58 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
Purchase #5 | $86.75 | 7.523% | $93.2762 | $93.28 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
Purchase #6 | $167.80 | 11.355% | $186.8537 | $186.85 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
Purchase #7 | $201.41 | 7.699% | $216.9166 | $216.92 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,153.60 | $1,271.3136 | $1,271.31 | $1,271.35 | $1,271.30 |