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 | $231.31 | 7.456% | $248.5565 | $248.56 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
Purchase #2 | $135.90 | 12.128% | $152.382 | $152.38 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
Purchase #3 | $171.70 | 9.872% | $188.6502 | $188.65 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
Purchase #4 | $18.30 | 10.748% | $20.2669 | $20.27 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
Purchase #5 | $145.68 | 9.556% | $159.6012 | $159.60 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
Purchase #6 | $80.57 | 12.590% | $90.7138 | $90.71 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #7 | $170.90 | 8.674% | $185.7239 | $185.72 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.36 | $1,045.8945 | $1,045.89 | $1,045.85 | $1,046.00 |