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 | $239.73 | 5.300% | $252.4357 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
Purchase #2 | $39.51 | 7.786% | $42.5862 | $42.59 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #3 | $167.48 | 5.413% | $176.5457 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
Purchase #4 | $194.83 | 4.103% | $202.8239 | $202.82 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
Purchase #5 | $250.47 | 13.741% | $284.8871 | $284.89 | $284.90 | $284.90 |
Purchase #6 | $50.77 | 13.414% | $57.5803 | $57.58 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
Purchase #7 | $212.66 | 4.653% | $222.5551 | $222.56 | $222.55 | $222.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,155.45 | $1,239.4140 | $1,239.43 | $1,239.45 | $1,239.40 |