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 | $223.77 | 8.805% | $243.4729 | $243.47 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
Purchase #2 | $173.63 | 8.563% | $188.4979 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #3 | $126.77 | 13.427% | $143.7914 | $143.79 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
Purchase #4 | $69.54 | 4.163% | $72.435 | $72.44 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
Purchase #5 | $229.79 | 13.814% | $261.5332 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
Purchase #6 | $55.55 | 5.364% | $58.5297 | $58.53 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
Purchase #7 | $195.95 | 8.330% | $212.2726 | $212.27 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,075.00 | $1,180.5327 | $1,180.53 | $1,180.55 | $1,180.50 |