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 | $131.63 | 5.269% | $138.5656 | $138.57 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
Purchase #2 | $129.83 | 10.581% | $143.5673 | $143.57 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
Purchase #3 | $90.69 | 6.315% | $96.4171 | $96.42 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
Purchase #4 | $226.37 | 12.269% | $254.1433 | $254.14 | $254.15 | $254.10 |
Purchase #5 | $200.62 | 7.749% | $216.166 | $216.17 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
Purchase #6 | $244.77 | 4.849% | $256.6389 | $256.64 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
Purchase #7 | $99.80 | 13.537% | $113.3099 | $113.31 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,123.71 | $1,218.8081 | $1,218.82 | $1,218.75 | $1,218.80 |