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 | $136.45 | 3.629% | $141.4018 | $141.40 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
Purchase #2 | $250.87 | 11.714% | $280.2569 | $280.26 | $280.25 | $280.30 |
Purchase #3 | $229.70 | 11.453% | $256.0075 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
Purchase #4 | $248.94 | 3.228% | $256.9758 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
Purchase #5 | $195.92 | 11.784% | $219.0072 | $219.01 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
Purchase #6 | $112.33 | 6.527% | $119.6618 | $119.66 | $119.65 | $119.70 |
Purchase #7 | $190.73 | 12.389% | $214.3595 | $214.36 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,364.94 | $1,487.6705 | $1,487.68 | $1,487.65 | $1,487.80 |