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 | $121.47 | 7.403% | $130.4624 | $130.46 | $130.45 | $130.50 |
Purchase #2 | $79.34 | 5.239% | $83.4966 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
Purchase #3 | $90.50 | 5.287% | $95.2847 | $95.28 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
Purchase #4 | $236.77 | 4.443% | $247.2897 | $247.29 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
Purchase #5 | $191.37 | 3.708% | $198.466 | $198.47 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
Purchase #6 | $157.37 | 8.684% | $171.036 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
Purchase #7 | $234.39 | 4.755% | $245.5352 | $245.54 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,111.21 | $1,171.5706 | $1,171.58 | $1,171.60 | $1,171.60 |