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 | $241.50 | 10.746% | $267.4516 | $267.45 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
Purchase #2 | $78.77 | 3.407% | $81.4537 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
Purchase #3 | $69.96 | 11.781% | $78.202 | $78.20 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #4 | $21.35 | 11.250% | $23.7519 | $23.75 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
Purchase #5 | $140.87 | 7.373% | $151.2563 | $151.26 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
Purchase #6 | $229.77 | 4.432% | $239.9534 | $239.95 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
Purchase #7 | $174.74 | 13.843% | $198.9293 | $198.93 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.96 | $1,040.9982 | $1,040.99 | $1,041.00 | $1,041.20 |