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 | $228.60 | 11.615% | $255.1519 | $255.15 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
Purchase #2 | $13.64 | 10.471% | $15.0682 | $15.07 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
Purchase #3 | $50.64 | 8.653% | $55.0219 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
Purchase #4 | $242.53 | 4.383% | $253.1601 | $253.16 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
Purchase #5 | $184.56 | 8.308% | $199.8932 | $199.89 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
Purchase #6 | $99.94 | 4.816% | $104.7531 | $104.75 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
Purchase #7 | $246.79 | 4.486% | $257.861 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,066.70 | $1,140.9094 | $1,140.90 | $1,140.85 | $1,141.10 |