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 | $242.54 | 7.831% | $261.5333 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
Purchase #2 | $144.85 | 12.376% | $162.7766 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
Purchase #3 | $152.51 | 12.586% | $171.7049 | $171.70 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
Purchase #4 | $202.40 | 10.505% | $223.6621 | $223.66 | $223.65 | $223.70 |
Purchase #5 | $16.35 | 5.565% | $17.2599 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
Purchase #6 | $167.82 | 7.555% | $180.4988 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #7 | $116.42 | 5.793% | $123.1642 | $123.16 | $123.15 | $123.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,042.89 | $1,140.5998 | $1,140.59 | $1,140.60 | $1,140.70 |