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 | $244.53 | 6.123% | $259.5026 | $259.50 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #2 | $142.39 | 7.809% | $153.5092 | $153.51 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
Purchase #3 | $59.95 | 13.177% | $67.8496 | $67.85 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
Purchase #4 | $192.91 | 12.518% | $217.0585 | $217.06 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
Purchase #5 | $37.67 | 13.250% | $42.6613 | $42.66 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
Purchase #6 | $159.40 | 13.343% | $180.6687 | $180.67 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
Purchase #7 | $204.60 | 6.489% | $217.8765 | $217.88 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,041.45 | $1,139.1264 | $1,139.13 | $1,139.10 | $1,139.20 |