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 | $212.28 | 8.589% | $230.5127 | $230.51 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
Purchase #2 | $71.58 | 12.277% | $80.3679 | $80.37 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
Purchase #3 | $200.33 | 11.811% | $223.991 | $223.99 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
Purchase #4 | $125.44 | 12.756% | $141.4411 | $141.44 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
Purchase #5 | $177.88 | 10.479% | $196.52 | $196.52 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #6 | $248.94 | 5.403% | $262.3902 | $262.39 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
Purchase #7 | $6.52 | 10.321% | $7.1929 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,042.97 | $1,142.4158 | $1,142.41 | $1,142.40 | $1,142.40 |