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 | $228.91 | 6.795% | $244.4644 | $244.46 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
Purchase #2 | $244.72 | 3.868% | $254.1858 | $254.19 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
Purchase #3 | $238.51 | 11.595% | $266.1652 | $266.17 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
Purchase #4 | $25.84 | 13.353% | $29.2904 | $29.29 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
Purchase #5 | $140.90 | 11.198% | $156.678 | $156.68 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
Purchase #6 | $80.73 | 12.507% | $90.8269 | $90.83 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
Purchase #7 | $212.82 | 12.225% | $238.8372 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,172.43 | $1,280.4479 | $1,280.46 | $1,280.50 | $1,280.50 |