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 | $130.34 | 10.869% | $144.5067 | $144.51 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
Purchase #2 | $208.98 | 10.654% | $231.2447 | $231.24 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
Purchase #3 | $76.33 | 11.681% | $85.2461 | $85.25 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
Purchase #4 | $217.50 | 10.555% | $240.4571 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
Purchase #5 | $110.72 | 5.261% | $116.545 | $116.55 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
Purchase #6 | $127.33 | 9.543% | $139.4811 | $139.48 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
Purchase #7 | $189.50 | 9.404% | $207.3206 | $207.32 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,060.70 | $1,164.8013 | $1,164.81 | $1,164.80 | $1,164.70 |