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 | $242.39 | 5.750% | $256.3274 | $256.33 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
Purchase #2 | $136.58 | 5.782% | $144.4771 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
Purchase #3 | $175.45 | 7.741% | $189.0316 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
Purchase #4 | $32.77 | 8.105% | $35.426 | $35.43 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
Purchase #5 | $201.80 | 9.688% | $221.3504 | $221.35 | $221.35 | $221.40 |
Purchase #6 | $211.75 | 12.675% | $238.5893 | $238.59 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
Purchase #7 | $125.59 | 12.759% | $141.614 | $141.61 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,126.33 | $1,226.8158 | $1,226.82 | $1,226.90 | $1,226.80 |