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 | $248.62 | 3.521% | $257.3739 | $257.37 | $257.35 | $257.40 |
Purchase #2 | $194.60 | 6.124% | $206.5173 | $206.52 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
Purchase #3 | $216.90 | 6.485% | $230.966 | $230.97 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
Purchase #4 | $244.66 | 13.760% | $278.3252 | $278.33 | $278.35 | $278.30 |
Purchase #5 | $113.96 | 5.242% | $119.9338 | $119.93 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
Purchase #6 | $109.86 | 12.368% | $123.4475 | $123.45 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
Purchase #7 | $8.81 | 12.775% | $9.9355 | $9.94 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,137.41 | $1,226.4992 | $1,226.51 | $1,226.50 | $1,226.40 |