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 | $212.92 | 12.442% | $239.4115 | $239.41 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
Purchase #2 | $7.60 | 12.105% | $8.52 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
Purchase #3 | $230.26 | 12.617% | $259.3119 | $259.31 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
Purchase #4 | $214.79 | 13.709% | $244.2356 | $244.24 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
Purchase #5 | $140.37 | 5.263% | $147.7577 | $147.76 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
Purchase #6 | $65.82 | 7.872% | $71.0014 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
Purchase #7 | $184.31 | 6.585% | $196.4468 | $196.45 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,056.07 | $1,166.6849 | $1,166.69 | $1,166.65 | $1,166.60 |