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 | $173.85 | 6.693% | $185.4858 | $185.49 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
Purchase #2 | $55.65 | 3.236% | $57.4508 | $57.45 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
Purchase #3 | $230.86 | 5.551% | $243.675 | $243.68 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
Purchase #4 | $231.85 | 3.585% | $240.1618 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
Purchase #5 | $236.60 | 9.870% | $259.9524 | $259.95 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
Purchase #6 | $214.49 | 8.847% | $233.4659 | $233.47 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
Purchase #7 | $126.97 | 4.852% | $133.1306 | $133.13 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,270.27 | $1,353.3223 | $1,353.33 | $1,353.35 | $1,353.50 |