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 | $240.71 | 5.867% | $254.8325 | $254.83 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
Purchase #2 | $103.32 | 3.750% | $107.1945 | $107.19 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
Purchase #3 | $109.33 | 8.681% | $118.8209 | $118.82 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
Purchase #4 | $64.41 | 6.717% | $68.7364 | $68.74 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
Purchase #5 | $247.62 | 3.675% | $256.72 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
Purchase #6 | $219.73 | 9.341% | $240.255 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
Purchase #7 | $189.38 | 13.302% | $214.5713 | $214.57 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,174.50 | $1,261.1306 | $1,261.13 | $1,261.10 | $1,261.10 |