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 | $137.50 | 4.390% | $143.5363 | $143.54 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
Purchase #2 | $27.27 | 4.329% | $28.4505 | $28.45 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
Purchase #3 | $19.57 | 11.336% | $21.7885 | $21.79 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
Purchase #4 | $234.35 | 9.351% | $256.2641 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
Purchase #5 | $233.26 | 7.165% | $249.9731 | $249.97 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
Purchase #6 | $222.76 | 5.440% | $234.8781 | $234.88 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
Purchase #7 | $139.58 | 5.217% | $146.8619 | $146.86 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,014.29 | $1,081.7525 | $1,081.75 | $1,081.75 | $1,081.90 |