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 | $199.59 | 3.737% | $207.0487 | $207.05 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
Purchase #2 | $53.97 | 13.495% | $61.2533 | $61.25 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
Purchase #3 | $123.58 | 12.410% | $138.9163 | $138.92 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
Purchase #4 | $66.47 | 10.712% | $73.5903 | $73.59 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
Purchase #5 | $243.65 | 3.619% | $252.4677 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
Purchase #6 | $113.78 | 11.660% | $127.0467 | $127.05 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
Purchase #7 | $237.59 | 11.645% | $265.2574 | $265.26 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,038.63 | $1,125.5804 | $1,125.59 | $1,125.55 | $1,125.60 |