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 | $222.87 | 9.598% | $244.2611 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
Purchase #2 | $7.26 | 3.206% | $7.4928 | $7.49 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
Purchase #3 | $107.34 | 6.484% | $114.2999 | $114.30 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
Purchase #4 | $209.95 | 9.347% | $229.574 | $229.57 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
Purchase #5 | $242.85 | 8.125% | $262.5816 | $262.58 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
Purchase #6 | $118.47 | 5.369% | $124.8307 | $124.83 | $124.85 | $124.80 |
Purchase #7 | $75.82 | 12.789% | $85.5166 | $85.52 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.56 | $1,068.5567 | $1,068.55 | $1,068.55 | $1,068.60 |