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 | $245.74 | 3.783% | $255.0363 | $255.04 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
Purchase #2 | $128.35 | 12.528% | $144.4297 | $144.43 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
Purchase #3 | $183.47 | 13.442% | $208.132 | $208.13 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
Purchase #4 | $246.78 | 6.852% | $263.6894 | $263.69 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
Purchase #5 | $45.37 | 8.236% | $49.1067 | $49.11 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
Purchase #6 | $54.60 | 5.250% | $57.4665 | $57.47 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
Purchase #7 | $223.56 | 7.420% | $240.1482 | $240.15 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,127.87 | $1,218.0088 | $1,218.02 | $1,218.05 | $1,217.90 |