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 | $124.86 | 3.293% | $128.9716 | $128.97 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
Purchase #2 | $235.67 | 5.715% | $249.1385 | $249.14 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
Purchase #3 | $55.34 | 10.364% | $61.0754 | $61.08 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
Purchase #4 | $180.35 | 12.280% | $202.497 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
Purchase #5 | $243.76 | 3.484% | $252.2526 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
Purchase #6 | $129.96 | 10.159% | $143.1626 | $143.16 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
Purchase #7 | $202.34 | 6.262% | $215.0105 | $215.01 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,172.28 | $1,252.1082 | $1,252.11 | $1,252.10 | $1,252.20 |