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 | $242.75 | 7.349% | $260.5897 | $260.59 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
Purchase #2 | $214.34 | 3.794% | $222.4721 | $222.47 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
Purchase #3 | $169.48 | 11.430% | $188.8516 | $188.85 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
Purchase #4 | $56.81 | 10.602% | $62.833 | $62.83 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
Purchase #5 | $126.54 | 13.485% | $143.6039 | $143.60 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
Purchase #6 | $238.33 | 4.354% | $248.7069 | $248.71 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
Purchase #7 | $38.87 | 12.409% | $43.6934 | $43.69 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,087.12 | $1,170.7506 | $1,170.74 | $1,170.75 | $1,170.80 |