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 | $125.95 | 7.546% | $135.4542 | $135.45 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
Purchase #2 | $25.99 | 9.128% | $28.3624 | $28.36 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
Purchase #3 | $66.37 | 4.566% | $69.4005 | $69.40 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
Purchase #4 | $206.36 | 6.204% | $219.1626 | $219.16 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
Purchase #5 | $249.33 | 12.733% | $281.0772 | $281.08 | $281.10 | $281.10 |
Purchase #6 | $240.85 | 13.164% | $272.5555 | $272.56 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
Purchase #7 | $226.52 | 5.177% | $238.2469 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,141.37 | $1,244.2593 | $1,244.26 | $1,244.25 | $1,244.40 |