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 | $237.49 | 12.211% | $266.4899 | $266.49 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
Purchase #2 | $132.73 | 8.305% | $143.7532 | $143.75 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
Purchase #3 | $77.30 | 13.607% | $87.8182 | $87.82 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
Purchase #4 | $40.66 | 8.771% | $44.2263 | $44.23 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
Purchase #5 | $235.72 | 11.251% | $262.2409 | $262.24 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
Purchase #6 | $160.92 | 6.706% | $171.7113 | $171.71 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
Purchase #7 | $118.93 | 12.454% | $133.7415 | $133.74 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.75 | $1,109.9813 | $1,109.98 | $1,110.00 | $1,109.90 |