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 | $133.42 | 5.307% | $140.5006 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
Purchase #2 | $127.26 | 10.243% | $140.2952 | $140.30 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
Purchase #3 | $244.94 | 9.690% | $268.6747 | $268.67 | $268.65 | $268.70 |
Purchase #4 | $116.71 | 6.741% | $124.5774 | $124.58 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
Purchase #5 | $143.30 | 12.192% | $160.7711 | $160.77 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
Purchase #6 | $115.37 | 9.692% | $126.5517 | $126.55 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
Purchase #7 | $245.72 | 7.111% | $263.1931 | $263.19 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,126.72 | $1,224.5638 | $1,224.56 | $1,224.55 | $1,224.70 |