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 | $130.93 | 7.304% | $140.4931 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
Purchase #2 | $204.43 | 9.759% | $224.3803 | $224.38 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
Purchase #3 | $207.40 | 12.337% | $232.9869 | $232.99 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
Purchase #4 | $18.55 | 12.613% | $20.8897 | $20.89 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
Purchase #5 | $244.59 | 11.487% | $272.6861 | $272.69 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
Purchase #6 | $221.62 | 5.807% | $234.4895 | $234.49 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
Purchase #7 | $157.28 | 8.481% | $170.6189 | $170.62 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,184.80 | $1,296.5445 | $1,296.55 | $1,296.60 | $1,296.60 |