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 | $230.58 | 13.437% | $261.563 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
Purchase #2 | $226.58 | 12.744% | $255.4554 | $255.46 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
Purchase #3 | $127.48 | 10.636% | $141.0388 | $141.04 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
Purchase #4 | $85.46 | 12.104% | $95.8041 | $95.80 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
Purchase #5 | $36.96 | 10.273% | $40.7569 | $40.76 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
Purchase #6 | $209.29 | 4.331% | $218.3543 | $218.35 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
Purchase #7 | $118.43 | 11.261% | $131.7664 | $131.77 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,034.78 | $1,144.7389 | $1,144.74 | $1,144.70 | $1,144.90 |