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 | $235.44 | 5.510% | $248.4127 | $248.41 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
Purchase #2 | $47.64 | 13.796% | $54.2124 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
Purchase #3 | $238.46 | 7.224% | $255.6864 | $255.69 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
Purchase #4 | $220.72 | 5.748% | $233.407 | $233.41 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
Purchase #5 | $76.45 | 5.259% | $80.4705 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
Purchase #6 | $155.89 | 6.399% | $165.8654 | $165.87 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
Purchase #7 | $213.59 | 12.690% | $240.6946 | $240.69 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,188.19 | $1,278.7490 | $1,278.75 | $1,278.70 | $1,278.80 |