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 | $213.73 | 3.150% | $220.4625 | $220.46 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
Purchase #2 | $237.64 | 5.432% | $250.5486 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
Purchase #3 | $69.42 | 5.581% | $73.2943 | $73.29 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
Purchase #4 | $127.58 | 5.353% | $134.4094 | $134.41 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
Purchase #5 | $139.35 | 4.331% | $145.3852 | $145.39 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
Purchase #6 | $235.88 | 5.734% | $249.4054 | $249.41 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
Purchase #7 | $155.66 | 11.436% | $173.4613 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,179.26 | $1,246.9667 | $1,246.97 | $1,246.95 | $1,247.00 |