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 | $215.33 | 10.845% | $238.6825 | $238.68 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
Purchase #2 | $112.30 | 3.624% | $116.3698 | $116.37 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
Purchase #3 | $86.44 | 3.312% | $89.3029 | $89.30 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
Purchase #4 | $36.80 | 6.194% | $39.0794 | $39.08 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
Purchase #5 | $229.60 | 3.268% | $237.1033 | $237.10 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
Purchase #6 | $239.58 | 10.802% | $265.4594 | $265.46 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
Purchase #7 | $245.30 | 5.337% | $258.3917 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,165.35 | $1,244.3890 | $1,244.38 | $1,244.40 | $1,244.50 |