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 | $129.27 | 11.765% | $144.4786 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
Purchase #2 | $222.67 | 3.128% | $229.6351 | $229.64 | $229.65 | $229.60 |
Purchase #3 | $225.32 | 11.227% | $250.6167 | $250.62 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
Purchase #4 | $88.71 | 3.239% | $91.5833 | $91.58 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
Purchase #5 | $154.87 | 10.140% | $170.5738 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
Purchase #6 | $41.59 | 3.278% | $42.9533 | $42.95 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
Purchase #7 | $199.26 | 6.630% | $212.4709 | $212.47 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,061.69 | $1,142.3117 | $1,142.31 | $1,142.30 | $1,142.40 |