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 | $220.26 | 10.800% | $244.0481 | $244.05 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
Purchase #2 | $108.46 | 3.778% | $112.5576 | $112.56 | $112.55 | $112.60 |
Purchase #3 | $159.48 | 8.793% | $173.5031 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
Purchase #4 | $45.65 | 3.674% | $47.3272 | $47.33 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
Purchase #5 | $191.86 | 8.355% | $207.8899 | $207.89 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
Purchase #6 | $139.54 | 3.738% | $144.756 | $144.76 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
Purchase #7 | $137.91 | 6.229% | $146.5004 | $146.50 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.16 | $1,076.5823 | $1,076.59 | $1,076.60 | $1,076.60 |