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 | $239.50 | 7.854% | $258.3103 | $258.31 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
Purchase #2 | $129.34 | 11.743% | $144.5284 | $144.53 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
Purchase #3 | $160.36 | 8.757% | $174.4027 | $174.40 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
Purchase #4 | $9.57 | 4.805% | $10.0298 | $10.03 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
Purchase #5 | $208.45 | 8.494% | $226.1557 | $226.16 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
Purchase #6 | $123.55 | 13.842% | $140.6518 | $140.65 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
Purchase #7 | $65.36 | 4.108% | $68.045 | $68.05 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $936.13 | $1,022.1237 | $1,022.13 | $1,022.15 | $1,022.10 |