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 | $243.63 | 4.500% | $254.5934 | $254.59 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
Purchase #2 | $110.50 | 3.447% | $114.3089 | $114.31 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
Purchase #3 | $236.45 | 10.544% | $261.3813 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
Purchase #4 | $70.66 | 6.631% | $75.3455 | $75.35 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
Purchase #5 | $71.44 | 4.312% | $74.5205 | $74.52 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
Purchase #6 | $176.83 | 5.104% | $185.8554 | $185.86 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
Purchase #7 | $138.91 | 5.174% | $146.0972 | $146.10 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.42 | $1,112.1022 | $1,112.11 | $1,112.10 | $1,112.10 |