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 | $236.89 | 12.479% | $266.4515 | $266.45 | $266.45 | $266.50 |
Purchase #2 | $182.95 | 8.565% | $198.6197 | $198.62 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
Purchase #3 | $205.65 | 7.165% | $220.3848 | $220.38 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
Purchase #4 | $47.84 | 3.247% | $49.3934 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
Purchase #5 | $122.45 | 5.723% | $129.4578 | $129.46 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
Purchase #6 | $242.37 | 8.865% | $263.8561 | $263.86 | $263.85 | $263.90 |
Purchase #7 | $113.44 | 9.792% | $124.548 | $124.55 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,151.59 | $1,252.7113 | $1,252.71 | $1,252.70 | $1,252.80 |