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 | $243.40 | 6.595% | $259.4522 | $259.45 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
Purchase #2 | $126.56 | 10.739% | $140.1513 | $140.15 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
Purchase #3 | $160.34 | 3.661% | $166.21 | $166.21 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
Purchase #4 | $113.61 | 8.273% | $123.009 | $123.01 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
Purchase #5 | $249.30 | 3.132% | $257.1081 | $257.11 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
Purchase #6 | $48.94 | 11.307% | $54.4736 | $54.47 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
Purchase #7 | $224.64 | 6.165% | $238.4891 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,166.79 | $1,238.8933 | $1,238.89 | $1,238.85 | $1,239.00 |