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 | $249.73 | 10.107% | $274.9702 | $274.97 | $274.95 | $275.00 |
Purchase #2 | $67.58 | 10.345% | $74.5712 | $74.57 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
Purchase #3 | $125.56 | 13.624% | $142.6663 | $142.67 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
Purchase #4 | $19.61 | 4.122% | $20.4183 | $20.42 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
Purchase #5 | $138.62 | 13.831% | $157.7925 | $157.79 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
Purchase #6 | $106.95 | 10.112% | $117.7648 | $117.76 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
Purchase #7 | $243.80 | 7.668% | $262.4946 | $262.49 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.85 | $1,050.6779 | $1,050.67 | $1,050.60 | $1,050.80 |