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 | $228.44 | 11.395% | $254.4707 | $254.47 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
Purchase #2 | $80.75 | 5.144% | $84.9038 | $84.90 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
Purchase #3 | $245.72 | 5.494% | $259.2199 | $259.22 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
Purchase #4 | $124.37 | 13.833% | $141.5741 | $141.57 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
Purchase #5 | $58.74 | 12.562% | $66.1189 | $66.12 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
Purchase #6 | $101.96 | 5.309% | $107.3731 | $107.37 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
Purchase #7 | $148.45 | 6.391% | $157.9374 | $157.94 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.43 | $1,071.5979 | $1,071.59 | $1,071.50 | $1,071.60 |