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 | $229.71 | 13.732% | $261.2538 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
Purchase #2 | $151.97 | 3.455% | $157.2206 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
Purchase #3 | $192.45 | 8.551% | $208.9064 | $208.91 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
Purchase #4 | $114.75 | 12.219% | $128.7713 | $128.77 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
Purchase #5 | $29.37 | 6.412% | $31.2532 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
Purchase #6 | $137.42 | 3.602% | $142.3699 | $142.37 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
Purchase #7 | $131.87 | 7.359% | $141.5743 | $141.57 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.54 | $1,071.3495 | $1,071.34 | $1,071.25 | $1,071.50 |