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 | $196.40 | 10.276% | $216.5821 | $216.58 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
Purchase #2 | $135.52 | 7.720% | $145.9821 | $145.98 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
Purchase #3 | $127.26 | 3.488% | $131.6988 | $131.70 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
Purchase #4 | $223.71 | 12.349% | $251.3359 | $251.34 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
Purchase #5 | $80.50 | 11.605% | $89.842 | $89.84 | $89.85 | $89.80 |
Purchase #6 | $47.87 | 12.731% | $53.9643 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
Purchase #7 | $221.82 | 13.362% | $251.4596 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,033.08 | $1,140.8648 | $1,140.86 | $1,140.90 | $1,140.90 |