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 | $239.86 | 3.663% | $248.6461 | $248.65 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
Purchase #2 | $158.68 | 7.379% | $170.389 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
Purchase #3 | $74.96 | 6.855% | $80.0985 | $80.10 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
Purchase #4 | $220.63 | 3.731% | $228.8617 | $228.86 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
Purchase #5 | $137.94 | 3.189% | $142.3389 | $142.34 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
Purchase #6 | $86.40 | 9.244% | $94.3868 | $94.39 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
Purchase #7 | $166.77 | 12.545% | $187.6913 | $187.69 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,085.24 | $1,152.4123 | $1,152.42 | $1,152.45 | $1,152.40 |