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 | $245.81 | 6.349% | $261.4165 | $261.42 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
Purchase #2 | $108.95 | 5.127% | $114.5359 | $114.54 | $114.55 | $114.50 |
Purchase #3 | $213.27 | 12.342% | $239.5918 | $239.59 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
Purchase #4 | $71.98 | 12.337% | $80.8602 | $80.86 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
Purchase #5 | $153.54 | 13.487% | $174.2479 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
Purchase #6 | $145.48 | 4.704% | $152.3234 | $152.32 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
Purchase #7 | $201.25 | 5.287% | $211.8901 | $211.89 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,140.28 | $1,234.8658 | $1,234.87 | $1,234.85 | $1,234.80 |