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 | $203.89 | 8.215% | $220.6396 | $220.64 | $220.65 | $220.60 |
Purchase #2 | $142.34 | 5.754% | $150.5302 | $150.53 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
Purchase #3 | $123.61 | 6.225% | $131.3047 | $131.30 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
Purchase #4 | $45.30 | 4.470% | $47.3249 | $47.32 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
Purchase #5 | $225.80 | 10.506% | $249.5225 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
Purchase #6 | $191.94 | 9.200% | $209.5985 | $209.60 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
Purchase #7 | $236.28 | 4.519% | $246.9575 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,169.16 | $1,255.8779 | $1,255.87 | $1,255.85 | $1,255.80 |