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 | $224.71 | 11.433% | $250.4011 | $250.40 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
Purchase #2 | $62.27 | 11.761% | $69.5936 | $69.59 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
Purchase #3 | $160.96 | 6.185% | $170.9154 | $170.92 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
Purchase #4 | $144.47 | 9.569% | $158.2943 | $158.29 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
Purchase #5 | $156.35 | 3.747% | $162.2084 | $162.21 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
Purchase #6 | $66.80 | 4.321% | $69.6864 | $69.69 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
Purchase #7 | $229.69 | 12.259% | $257.8477 | $257.85 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,045.25 | $1,138.9469 | $1,138.95 | $1,138.95 | $1,138.90 |