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 | $228.63 | 9.601% | $250.5808 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
Purchase #2 | $185.69 | 12.348% | $208.619 | $208.62 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
Purchase #3 | $209.50 | 7.725% | $225.6839 | $225.68 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
Purchase #4 | $40.25 | 12.840% | $45.4181 | $45.42 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #5 | $116.56 | 12.782% | $131.4587 | $131.46 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
Purchase #6 | $216.82 | 12.736% | $244.4342 | $244.43 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
Purchase #7 | $37.77 | 6.689% | $40.2964 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,035.22 | $1,146.4911 | $1,146.49 | $1,146.50 | $1,146.50 |