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 | $118.80 | 5.705% | $125.5775 | $125.58 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
Purchase #2 | $235.29 | 12.387% | $264.4354 | $264.44 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
Purchase #3 | $130.37 | 8.104% | $140.9352 | $140.94 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
Purchase #4 | $131.29 | 7.583% | $141.2457 | $141.25 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
Purchase #5 | $249.59 | 4.312% | $260.3523 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
Purchase #6 | $217.49 | 5.112% | $228.6081 | $228.61 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
Purchase #7 | $179.40 | 8.365% | $194.4068 | $194.41 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,262.23 | $1,355.5610 | $1,355.58 | $1,355.60 | $1,355.50 |