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 | $225.55 | 4.400% | $235.4742 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
Purchase #2 | $117.93 | 6.661% | $125.7853 | $125.79 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
Purchase #3 | $111.43 | 6.392% | $118.5526 | $118.55 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
Purchase #4 | $53.83 | 12.745% | $60.6906 | $60.69 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
Purchase #5 | $220.73 | 8.263% | $238.9689 | $238.97 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
Purchase #6 | $185.98 | 3.355% | $192.2196 | $192.22 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
Purchase #7 | $118.26 | 4.472% | $123.5486 | $123.55 | $123.55 | $123.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,033.71 | $1,095.2398 | $1,095.24 | $1,095.20 | $1,095.30 |