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 | $214.90 | 6.838% | $229.5949 | $229.59 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
Purchase #2 | $143.75 | 4.639% | $150.4186 | $150.42 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
Purchase #3 | $152.42 | 10.656% | $168.6619 | $168.66 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
Purchase #4 | $132.25 | 9.531% | $144.8547 | $144.85 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
Purchase #5 | $46.37 | 4.322% | $48.3741 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
Purchase #6 | $228.74 | 6.352% | $243.2696 | $243.27 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
Purchase #7 | $211.32 | 5.239% | $222.3911 | $222.39 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,129.75 | $1,207.5649 | $1,207.55 | $1,207.50 | $1,207.70 |