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 | $221.74 | 9.291% | $242.3419 | $242.34 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
Purchase #2 | $36.57 | 5.152% | $38.4541 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
Purchase #3 | $132.79 | 5.225% | $139.7283 | $139.73 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
Purchase #4 | $152.41 | 4.147% | $158.7304 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
Purchase #5 | $96.37 | 12.284% | $108.2081 | $108.21 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
Purchase #6 | $179.56 | 11.664% | $200.5039 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #7 | $232.98 | 7.440% | $250.3137 | $250.31 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,052.42 | $1,138.2804 | $1,138.27 | $1,138.30 | $1,138.20 |