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 | $229.83 | 13.370% | $260.5583 | $260.56 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
Purchase #2 | $183.28 | 9.595% | $200.8657 | $200.87 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
Purchase #3 | $92.37 | 8.610% | $100.3231 | $100.32 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
Purchase #4 | $231.40 | 3.186% | $238.7724 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
Purchase #5 | $137.33 | 5.821% | $145.324 | $145.32 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
Purchase #6 | $195.86 | 9.654% | $214.7683 | $214.77 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
Purchase #7 | $92.50 | 6.363% | $98.3858 | $98.39 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,162.57 | $1,258.9976 | $1,259.00 | $1,258.90 | $1,259.10 |