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 | $249.34 | 8.874% | $271.4664 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
Purchase #2 | $241.80 | 5.189% | $254.347 | $254.35 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
Purchase #3 | $66.89 | 12.391% | $75.1783 | $75.18 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
Purchase #4 | $116.57 | 3.776% | $120.9717 | $120.97 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
Purchase #5 | $168.48 | 7.321% | $180.8144 | $180.81 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
Purchase #6 | $108.61 | 10.855% | $120.3996 | $120.40 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
Purchase #7 | $131.93 | 8.205% | $142.7549 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,083.62 | $1,165.9323 | $1,165.93 | $1,165.90 | $1,166.00 |