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 | $223.81 | 7.439% | $240.4592 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
Purchase #2 | $137.42 | 5.835% | $145.4385 | $145.44 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
Purchase #3 | $83.39 | 8.702% | $90.6466 | $90.65 | $90.65 | $90.60 |
Purchase #4 | $97.87 | 3.549% | $101.3434 | $101.34 | $101.35 | $101.30 |
Purchase #5 | $68.64 | 13.540% | $77.9339 | $77.93 | $77.95 | $77.90 |
Purchase #6 | $168.52 | 7.293% | $180.8102 | $180.81 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
Purchase #7 | $221.70 | 12.681% | $249.8138 | $249.81 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.35 | $1,086.4456 | $1,086.44 | $1,086.45 | $1,086.30 |