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 | $234.42 | 6.287% | $249.158 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
Purchase #2 | $190.88 | 11.250% | $212.354 | $212.35 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
Purchase #3 | $200.38 | 11.684% | $223.7924 | $223.79 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
Purchase #4 | $38.27 | 10.805% | $42.4051 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #5 | $95.48 | 5.587% | $100.8145 | $100.81 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
Purchase #6 | $229.90 | 6.790% | $245.5102 | $245.51 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
Purchase #7 | $153.51 | 8.585% | $166.6888 | $166.69 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,142.84 | $1,240.7230 | $1,240.72 | $1,240.70 | $1,240.80 |