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 | $106.42 | 8.440% | $115.4018 | $115.40 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
Purchase #2 | $211.72 | 12.768% | $238.7524 | $238.75 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
Purchase #3 | $243.27 | 6.244% | $258.4598 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
Purchase #4 | $13.94 | 3.443% | $14.42 | $14.42 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
Purchase #5 | $179.83 | 9.227% | $196.4229 | $196.42 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
Purchase #6 | $99.40 | 5.274% | $104.6424 | $104.64 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
Purchase #7 | $231.57 | 8.587% | $251.4549 | $251.45 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,086.15 | $1,179.5542 | $1,179.54 | $1,179.50 | $1,179.60 |