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 | $226.87 | 12.156% | $254.4483 | $254.45 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
Purchase #2 | $174.56 | 5.661% | $184.4418 | $184.44 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
Purchase #3 | $240.80 | 7.683% | $259.3007 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
Purchase #4 | $96.72 | 3.302% | $99.9137 | $99.91 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
Purchase #5 | $129.52 | 5.340% | $136.4364 | $136.44 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
Purchase #6 | $138.80 | 8.275% | $150.2857 | $150.29 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
Purchase #7 | $117.95 | 13.517% | $133.8933 | $133.89 | $133.90 | $133.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,125.22 | $1,218.7199 | $1,218.72 | $1,218.75 | $1,218.60 |