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 | $128.57 | 5.380% | $135.4871 | $135.49 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
Purchase #2 | $106.88 | 12.553% | $120.2966 | $120.30 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
Purchase #3 | $240.25 | 9.807% | $263.8113 | $263.81 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
Purchase #4 | $220.70 | 7.145% | $236.469 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
Purchase #5 | $214.75 | 4.456% | $224.3193 | $224.32 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
Purchase #6 | $224.52 | 8.823% | $244.3294 | $244.33 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
Purchase #7 | $132.30 | 13.253% | $149.8337 | $149.83 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,267.97 | $1,374.5464 | $1,374.55 | $1,374.55 | $1,374.50 |