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 | $239.56 | 6.464% | $255.0452 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
Purchase #2 | $131.94 | 6.716% | $140.8011 | $140.80 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
Purchase #3 | $159.77 | 8.770% | $173.7818 | $173.78 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
Purchase #4 | $201.51 | 8.395% | $218.4268 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
Purchase #5 | $205.97 | 5.259% | $216.802 | $216.80 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
Purchase #6 | $136.80 | 3.437% | $141.5018 | $141.50 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
Purchase #7 | $209.83 | 12.754% | $236.5917 | $236.59 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,285.38 | $1,382.9504 | $1,382.95 | $1,383.00 | $1,382.90 |