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 | $238.92 | 6.734% | $255.0089 | $255.01 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
Purchase #2 | $73.39 | 6.599% | $78.233 | $78.23 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
Purchase #3 | $149.46 | 5.823% | $158.1631 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
Purchase #4 | $40.70 | 11.844% | $45.5205 | $45.52 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #5 | $222.40 | 7.167% | $238.3394 | $238.34 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
Purchase #6 | $138.38 | 10.167% | $152.4491 | $152.45 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
Purchase #7 | $134.42 | 6.657% | $143.3683 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $997.67 | $1,071.0823 | $1,071.08 | $1,071.05 | $1,071.00 |