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 | $232.50 | 3.462% | $240.5492 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
Purchase #2 | $195.61 | 9.261% | $213.7254 | $213.73 | $213.75 | $213.70 |
Purchase #3 | $170.71 | 11.408% | $190.1846 | $190.18 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
Purchase #4 | $94.76 | 5.831% | $100.2855 | $100.29 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
Purchase #5 | $67.97 | 6.405% | $72.3235 | $72.32 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
Purchase #6 | $74.90 | 9.406% | $81.9451 | $81.95 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
Purchase #7 | $222.85 | 6.801% | $238.006 | $238.01 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,059.30 | $1,137.0193 | $1,137.03 | $1,137.05 | $1,136.90 |