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 | $228.38 | 5.288% | $240.4567 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
Purchase #2 | $106.31 | 7.549% | $114.3353 | $114.34 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
Purchase #3 | $85.48 | 5.701% | $90.3532 | $90.35 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
Purchase #4 | $123.76 | 10.621% | $136.9045 | $136.90 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
Purchase #5 | $37.77 | 13.483% | $42.8625 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
Purchase #6 | $201.72 | 11.115% | $224.1412 | $224.14 | $224.15 | $224.10 |
Purchase #7 | $220.51 | 7.372% | $236.766 | $236.77 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.93 | $1,085.8194 | $1,085.82 | $1,085.80 | $1,085.90 |