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 | $249.53 | 10.222% | $275.037 | $275.04 | $275.05 | $275.00 |
Purchase #2 | $211.28 | 9.451% | $231.2481 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
Purchase #3 | $215.70 | 13.575% | $244.9813 | $244.98 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
Purchase #4 | $67.53 | 11.573% | $75.3452 | $75.35 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
Purchase #5 | $48.35 | 11.742% | $54.0273 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
Purchase #6 | $108.59 | 6.326% | $115.4594 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
Purchase #7 | $172.84 | 10.184% | $190.442 | $190.44 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,073.82 | $1,186.5403 | $1,186.55 | $1,186.60 | $1,186.40 |