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 | $229.94 | 5.619% | $242.8603 | $242.86 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
Purchase #2 | $140.58 | 11.566% | $156.8395 | $156.84 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
Purchase #3 | $183.60 | 8.637% | $199.4575 | $199.46 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
Purchase #4 | $231.41 | 4.514% | $241.8558 | $241.86 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
Purchase #5 | $75.70 | 12.666% | $85.2882 | $85.29 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #6 | $220.56 | 9.246% | $240.953 | $240.95 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
Purchase #7 | $158.72 | 12.168% | $178.033 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,240.51 | $1,345.2873 | $1,345.29 | $1,345.30 | $1,345.40 |