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 | $242.42 | 5.425% | $255.5713 | $255.57 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
Purchase #2 | $45.26 | 6.442% | $48.1756 | $48.18 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
Purchase #3 | $200.40 | 11.228% | $222.9009 | $222.90 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
Purchase #4 | $219.31 | 5.583% | $231.5541 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
Purchase #5 | $214.90 | 12.858% | $242.5318 | $242.53 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
Purchase #6 | $202.87 | 7.201% | $217.4787 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
Purchase #7 | $96.52 | 9.509% | $105.6981 | $105.70 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,221.68 | $1,323.9105 | $1,323.91 | $1,323.95 | $1,324.00 |