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 | $235.77 | 6.199% | $250.3854 | $250.39 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
Purchase #2 | $89.87 | 10.445% | $99.2569 | $99.26 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
Purchase #3 | $114.59 | 7.715% | $123.4306 | $123.43 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
Purchase #4 | $225.37 | 6.687% | $240.4405 | $240.44 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
Purchase #5 | $85.59 | 11.192% | $95.1692 | $95.17 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
Purchase #6 | $235.32 | 13.524% | $267.1447 | $267.14 | $267.15 | $267.10 |
Purchase #7 | $118.67 | 12.626% | $133.6533 | $133.65 | $133.65 | $133.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,105.18 | $1,209.4806 | $1,209.48 | $1,209.50 | $1,209.50 |