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 | $240.25 | 10.458% | $265.3753 | $265.38 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
Purchase #2 | $138.58 | 6.864% | $148.0921 | $148.09 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
Purchase #3 | $108.52 | 7.508% | $116.6677 | $116.67 | $116.65 | $116.70 |
Purchase #4 | $158.99 | 12.864% | $179.4425 | $179.44 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
Purchase #5 | $233.44 | 6.435% | $248.4619 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
Purchase #6 | $216.75 | 9.778% | $237.9438 | $237.94 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
Purchase #7 | $42.67 | 7.663% | $45.9398 | $45.94 | $45.95 | $45.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,139.20 | $1,241.9231 | $1,241.92 | $1,241.95 | $1,241.90 |