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 | $247.27 | 11.219% | $275.0112 | $275.01 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
Purchase #2 | $159.87 | 8.443% | $173.3678 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
Purchase #3 | $216.32 | 4.312% | $225.6477 | $225.65 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
Purchase #4 | $51.43 | 9.415% | $56.2721 | $56.27 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
Purchase #5 | $138.69 | 11.172% | $154.1844 | $154.18 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
Purchase #6 | $73.86 | 10.396% | $81.5385 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
Purchase #7 | $236.60 | 6.515% | $252.0145 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,124.04 | $1,218.0362 | $1,218.03 | $1,218.00 | $1,218.00 |