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 | $231.55 | 10.322% | $255.4506 | $255.45 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
Purchase #2 | $190.47 | 3.364% | $196.8774 | $196.88 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
Purchase #3 | $178.56 | 3.367% | $184.5721 | $184.57 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
Purchase #4 | $51.77 | 5.680% | $54.7105 | $54.71 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
Purchase #5 | $140.35 | 5.789% | $148.4749 | $148.47 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
Purchase #6 | $124.65 | 5.313% | $131.2727 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
Purchase #7 | $235.37 | 7.723% | $253.5476 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,152.72 | $1,224.9058 | $1,224.90 | $1,224.85 | $1,225.00 |