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 | $222.65 | 11.545% | $248.3549 | $248.35 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
Purchase #2 | $129.26 | 11.696% | $144.3782 | $144.38 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
Purchase #3 | $167.33 | 5.720% | $176.9013 | $176.90 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
Purchase #4 | $33.79 | 9.369% | $36.9558 | $36.96 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
Purchase #5 | $134.90 | 8.432% | $146.2748 | $146.27 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
Purchase #6 | $63.99 | 6.632% | $68.2338 | $68.23 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
Purchase #7 | $230.54 | 10.310% | $254.3087 | $254.31 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.46 | $1,075.4075 | $1,075.40 | $1,075.40 | $1,075.50 |