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 | $248.49 | 8.422% | $269.4178 | $269.42 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
Purchase #2 | $137.60 | 4.106% | $143.2499 | $143.25 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
Purchase #3 | $123.75 | 3.872% | $128.5416 | $128.54 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
Purchase #4 | $73.79 | 11.862% | $82.543 | $82.54 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
Purchase #5 | $176.94 | 11.340% | $197.005 | $197.01 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
Purchase #6 | $19.49 | 6.210% | $20.7003 | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
Purchase #7 | $216.67 | 6.564% | $230.8922 | $230.89 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.73 | $1,072.3498 | $1,072.35 | $1,072.35 | $1,072.20 |