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 | $240.43 | 12.478% | $270.4309 | $270.43 | $270.45 | $270.40 |
Purchase #2 | $90.26 | 6.498% | $96.1251 | $96.13 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
Purchase #3 | $169.48 | 9.348% | $185.323 | $185.32 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
Purchase #4 | $148.37 | 11.357% | $165.2204 | $165.22 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
Purchase #5 | $199.74 | 13.874% | $227.4519 | $227.45 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
Purchase #6 | $138.98 | 3.641% | $144.0403 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
Purchase #7 | $146.40 | 5.486% | $154.4315 | $154.43 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,133.66 | $1,243.0231 | $1,243.02 | $1,243.05 | $1,242.90 |