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 | $225.28 | 6.739% | $240.4616 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
Purchase #2 | $130.91 | 11.431% | $145.8743 | $145.87 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
Purchase #3 | $233.66 | 10.625% | $258.4864 | $258.49 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
Purchase #4 | $118.56 | 6.425% | $126.1775 | $126.18 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
Purchase #5 | $89.59 | 11.287% | $99.702 | $99.70 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
Purchase #6 | $148.49 | 12.395% | $166.8953 | $166.90 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
Purchase #7 | $233.61 | 4.258% | $243.5571 | $243.56 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,180.10 | $1,281.1542 | $1,281.16 | $1,281.15 | $1,281.30 |