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 | $201.92 | 11.663% | $225.4699 | $225.47 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
Purchase #2 | $137.67 | 6.217% | $146.2289 | $146.23 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
Purchase #3 | $86.80 | 7.677% | $93.4636 | $93.46 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
Purchase #4 | $229.48 | 13.531% | $260.5309 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
Purchase #5 | $68.95 | 9.496% | $75.4975 | $75.50 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
Purchase #6 | $32.55 | 5.601% | $34.3731 | $34.37 | $34.35 | $34.40 |
Purchase #7 | $212.41 | 10.758% | $235.2611 | $235.26 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.78 | $1,070.8250 | $1,070.82 | $1,070.80 | $1,070.90 |