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 | $229.51 | 13.860% | $261.3201 | $261.32 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
Purchase #2 | $215.68 | 10.692% | $238.7405 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
Purchase #3 | $228.77 | 4.508% | $239.083 | $239.08 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
Purchase #4 | $38.51 | 10.442% | $42.5312 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #5 | $227.36 | 9.576% | $249.132 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
Purchase #6 | $7.66 | 7.328% | $8.2213 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
Purchase #7 | $48.31 | 7.645% | $52.0033 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $995.80 | $1,091.0314 | $1,091.02 | $1,091.05 | $1,090.90 |