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 | $224.63 | 10.607% | $248.4565 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
Purchase #2 | $6.84 | 5.672% | $7.228 | $7.23 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
Purchase #3 | $224.81 | 7.103% | $240.7783 | $240.78 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
Purchase #4 | $40.63 | 8.605% | $44.1262 | $44.13 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
Purchase #5 | $77.53 | 5.806% | $82.0314 | $82.03 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
Purchase #6 | $248.38 | 5.414% | $261.8273 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
Purchase #7 | $145.25 | 13.641% | $165.0636 | $165.06 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.07 | $1,049.5113 | $1,049.52 | $1,049.60 | $1,049.50 |