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 | $220.37 | 9.157% | $240.5493 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
Purchase #2 | $25.90 | 11.357% | $28.8415 | $28.84 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
Purchase #3 | $189.85 | 4.602% | $198.5869 | $198.59 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
Purchase #4 | $146.87 | 3.727% | $152.3438 | $152.34 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
Purchase #5 | $103.92 | 8.126% | $112.3645 | $112.36 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
Purchase #6 | $227.75 | 12.402% | $255.9956 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
Purchase #7 | $246.87 | 7.275% | $264.8298 | $264.83 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,161.53 | $1,253.5114 | $1,253.51 | $1,253.55 | $1,253.40 |