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 | $228.38 | 8.785% | $248.4432 | $248.44 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
Purchase #2 | $143.60 | 3.484% | $148.603 | $148.60 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
Purchase #3 | $67.39 | 11.110% | $74.877 | $74.88 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
Purchase #4 | $191.51 | 4.183% | $199.5209 | $199.52 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
Purchase #5 | $222.37 | 7.366% | $238.7498 | $238.75 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
Purchase #6 | $49.73 | 6.525% | $52.9749 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
Purchase #7 | $158.25 | 6.341% | $168.2846 | $168.28 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,061.23 | $1,131.4534 | $1,131.44 | $1,131.45 | $1,131.40 |