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 | $131.81 | 9.608% | $144.4743 | $144.47 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
Purchase #2 | $212.28 | 10.244% | $234.026 | $234.03 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
Purchase #3 | $26.59 | 3.834% | $27.6095 | $27.61 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
Purchase #4 | $204.75 | 4.786% | $214.5493 | $214.55 | $214.55 | $214.50 |
Purchase #5 | $179.73 | 6.162% | $190.805 | $190.81 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
Purchase #6 | $232.66 | 8.546% | $252.5431 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
Purchase #7 | $156.80 | 11.614% | $175.0108 | $175.01 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,144.62 | $1,239.0180 | $1,239.02 | $1,239.00 | $1,238.90 |