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 | $219.54 | 9.390% | $240.1548 | $240.15 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
Purchase #2 | $214.47 | 4.225% | $223.5314 | $223.53 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
Purchase #3 | $34.50 | 5.491% | $36.3944 | $36.39 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
Purchase #4 | $142.56 | 6.182% | $151.3731 | $151.37 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
Purchase #5 | $50.26 | 10.372% | $55.473 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
Purchase #6 | $178.59 | 12.131% | $200.2548 | $200.25 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
Purchase #7 | $167.54 | 3.656% | $173.6653 | $173.67 | $173.65 | $173.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.46 | $1,080.8468 | $1,080.83 | $1,080.80 | $1,081.00 |