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 | $197.91 | 12.581% | $222.8091 | $222.81 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
Purchase #2 | $139.64 | 7.615% | $150.2736 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
Purchase #3 | $76.83 | 11.733% | $85.8445 | $85.84 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
Purchase #4 | $226.40 | 6.230% | $240.5047 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #5 | $124.83 | 9.354% | $136.5066 | $136.51 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
Purchase #6 | $75.46 | 12.318% | $84.7552 | $84.76 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
Purchase #7 | $136.98 | 5.716% | $144.8098 | $144.81 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.05 | $1,065.5035 | $1,065.50 | $1,065.45 | $1,065.50 |