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 | $212.53 | 10.584% | $235.0242 | $235.02 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
Purchase #2 | $83.51 | 4.749% | $87.4759 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #3 | $221.29 | 12.314% | $248.5397 | $248.54 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
Purchase #4 | $158.34 | 6.315% | $168.3392 | $168.34 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
Purchase #5 | $138.85 | 3.231% | $143.3362 | $143.34 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
Purchase #6 | $171.53 | 9.379% | $187.6178 | $187.62 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
Purchase #7 | $43.44 | 3.717% | $45.0547 | $45.05 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.49 | $1,115.3877 | $1,115.39 | $1,115.40 | $1,115.30 |