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 | $117.56 | 5.292% | $123.7813 | $123.78 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
Purchase #2 | $208.87 | 9.368% | $228.4369 | $228.44 | $228.45 | $228.40 |
Purchase #3 | $232.45 | 13.682% | $264.2538 | $264.25 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
Purchase #4 | $40.84 | 7.290% | $43.8172 | $43.82 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
Purchase #5 | $244.79 | 11.563% | $273.0951 | $273.10 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
Purchase #6 | $48.52 | 12.490% | $54.5801 | $54.58 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
Purchase #7 | $229.85 | 4.631% | $240.4944 | $240.49 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,122.88 | $1,228.4588 | $1,228.46 | $1,228.50 | $1,228.50 |