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 | $244.75 | 5.558% | $258.3532 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
Purchase #2 | $162.60 | 6.857% | $173.7495 | $173.75 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
Purchase #3 | $77.57 | 3.565% | $80.3354 | $80.34 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
Purchase #4 | $123.88 | 13.451% | $140.5431 | $140.54 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
Purchase #5 | $71.87 | 9.616% | $78.781 | $78.78 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
Purchase #6 | $159.92 | 4.730% | $167.4842 | $167.48 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
Purchase #7 | $230.58 | 6.321% | $245.155 | $245.16 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,071.17 | $1,144.4014 | $1,144.40 | $1,144.45 | $1,144.40 |