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 | $223.40 | 3.625% | $231.4983 | $231.50 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
Purchase #2 | $94.74 | 11.393% | $105.5337 | $105.53 | $105.55 | $105.50 |
Purchase #3 | $142.36 | 12.623% | $160.3301 | $160.33 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
Purchase #4 | $69.45 | 12.620% | $78.2146 | $78.21 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #5 | $212.49 | 6.720% | $226.7693 | $226.77 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
Purchase #6 | $215.89 | 8.643% | $234.5494 | $234.55 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
Purchase #7 | $249.94 | 12.151% | $280.3102 | $280.31 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,208.27 | $1,317.2056 | $1,317.20 | $1,317.20 | $1,317.10 |