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 | $131.71 | 6.827% | $140.7018 | $140.70 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
Purchase #2 | $233.40 | 6.789% | $249.2455 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
Purchase #3 | $56.76 | 5.505% | $59.8846 | $59.88 | $59.90 | $59.90 |
Purchase #4 | $109.73 | 12.474% | $123.4177 | $123.42 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
Purchase #5 | $223.55 | 3.867% | $232.1947 | $232.19 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
Purchase #6 | $208.96 | 10.648% | $231.2101 | $231.21 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
Purchase #7 | $42.37 | 5.855% | $44.8508 | $44.85 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,006.48 | $1,081.5052 | $1,081.50 | $1,081.50 | $1,081.50 |