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 | $226.86 | 12.412% | $255.0179 | $255.02 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Purchase #2 | $141.46 | 5.792% | $149.6534 | $149.65 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
Purchase #3 | $105.73 | 12.484% | $118.9293 | $118.93 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
Purchase #4 | $201.51 | 8.400% | $218.4368 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
Purchase #5 | $74.86 | 7.444% | $80.4326 | $80.43 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
Purchase #6 | $243.61 | 12.677% | $274.4924 | $274.49 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
Purchase #7 | $82.39 | 11.103% | $91.5378 | $91.54 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,076.42 | $1,188.5002 | $1,188.50 | $1,188.55 | $1,188.40 |