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 | $240.45 | 9.125% | $262.3911 | $262.39 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
Purchase #2 | $135.63 | 6.361% | $144.2574 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
Purchase #3 | $130.89 | 11.124% | $145.4502 | $145.45 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
Purchase #4 | $77.88 | 13.559% | $88.4397 | $88.44 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
Purchase #5 | $211.88 | 5.415% | $223.3533 | $223.35 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
Purchase #6 | $31.40 | 10.705% | $34.7614 | $34.76 | $34.75 | $34.80 |
Purchase #7 | $228.27 | 12.346% | $256.4522 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,056.40 | $1,155.1053 | $1,155.10 | $1,155.10 | $1,155.30 |