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 | $246.64 | 3.471% | $255.2009 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
Purchase #2 | $102.27 | 3.125% | $105.4659 | $105.47 | $105.45 | $105.50 |
Purchase #3 | $122.85 | 4.504% | $128.3832 | $128.38 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
Purchase #4 | $76.27 | 5.551% | $80.5037 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
Purchase #5 | $173.36 | 5.862% | $183.5224 | $183.52 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
Purchase #6 | $120.68 | 7.177% | $129.3412 | $129.34 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
Purchase #7 | $119.96 | 8.274% | $129.8855 | $129.89 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.03 | $1,012.3028 | $1,012.30 | $1,012.30 | $1,012.30 |