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 | $193.75 | 10.745% | $214.5684 | $214.57 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
Purchase #2 | $85.87 | 9.133% | $93.7125 | $93.71 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
Purchase #3 | $249.98 | 13.599% | $283.9748 | $283.97 | $283.95 | $284.00 |
Purchase #4 | $15.88 | 4.668% | $16.6213 | $16.62 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
Purchase #5 | $204.88 | 11.507% | $228.4555 | $228.46 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
Purchase #6 | $133.32 | 5.273% | $140.35 | $140.35 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
Purchase #7 | $243.45 | 7.194% | $260.9638 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,127.13 | $1,238.6463 | $1,238.64 | $1,238.55 | $1,238.80 |