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 | $221.44 | 8.588% | $240.4573 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
Purchase #2 | $197.25 | 10.306% | $217.5786 | $217.58 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
Purchase #3 | $133.30 | 8.762% | $144.9797 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
Purchase #4 | $177.77 | 12.156% | $199.3797 | $199.38 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
Purchase #5 | $35.33 | 6.655% | $37.6812 | $37.68 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
Purchase #6 | $161.88 | 7.679% | $174.3108 | $174.31 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
Purchase #7 | $223.82 | 11.872% | $250.3919 | $250.39 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,150.79 | $1,264.7792 | $1,264.78 | $1,264.85 | $1,264.90 |