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 | $211.50 | 13.558% | $240.1752 | $240.18 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
Purchase #2 | $86.52 | 12.701% | $97.5089 | $97.51 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
Purchase #3 | $73.68 | 5.369% | $77.6359 | $77.64 | $77.65 | $77.60 |
Purchase #4 | $246.66 | 3.699% | $255.784 | $255.78 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
Purchase #5 | $212.94 | 10.396% | $235.0772 | $235.08 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
Purchase #6 | $84.70 | 12.240% | $95.0673 | $95.07 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
Purchase #7 | $203.33 | 13.366% | $230.5071 | $230.51 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,119.33 | $1,231.7556 | $1,231.77 | $1,231.80 | $1,231.80 |