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 | $211.58 | 13.592% | $240.338 | $240.34 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
Purchase #2 | $141.32 | 3.554% | $146.3425 | $146.34 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
Purchase #3 | $62.66 | 11.109% | $69.6209 | $69.62 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
Purchase #4 | $133.75 | 6.543% | $142.5013 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #5 | $144.42 | 9.842% | $158.6338 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
Purchase #6 | $130.45 | 13.202% | $147.672 | $147.67 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
Purchase #7 | $225.44 | 8.485% | $244.5686 | $244.57 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,049.62 | $1,149.6771 | $1,149.67 | $1,149.65 | $1,149.60 |