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 | $206.50 | 6.780% | $220.5007 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
Purchase #2 | $98.97 | 3.655% | $102.5874 | $102.59 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
Purchase #3 | $197.90 | 12.869% | $223.3678 | $223.37 | $223.35 | $223.40 |
Purchase #4 | $165.70 | 9.350% | $181.193 | $181.19 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
Purchase #5 | $41.68 | 8.608% | $45.2678 | $45.27 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
Purchase #6 | $243.93 | 6.402% | $259.5464 | $259.55 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
Purchase #7 | $104.51 | 8.393% | $113.2815 | $113.28 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,059.19 | $1,145.7446 | $1,145.75 | $1,145.75 | $1,145.80 |