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 | $242.84 | 6.500% | $258.6246 | $258.62 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
Purchase #2 | $128.98 | 10.454% | $142.4636 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
Purchase #3 | $79.65 | 7.212% | $85.3944 | $85.39 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #4 | $83.42 | 10.158% | $91.8938 | $91.89 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
Purchase #5 | $150.41 | 5.319% | $158.4103 | $158.41 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
Purchase #6 | $230.73 | 11.849% | $258.0692 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
Purchase #7 | $229.82 | 7.260% | $246.5049 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,145.85 | $1,241.3608 | $1,241.34 | $1,241.30 | $1,241.40 |