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 | $211.59 | 12.740% | $238.5466 | $238.55 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
Purchase #2 | $40.52 | 5.606% | $42.7916 | $42.79 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #3 | $88.31 | 12.182% | $99.0679 | $99.07 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
Purchase #4 | $99.87 | 6.579% | $106.4404 | $106.44 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
Purchase #5 | $235.56 | 3.477% | $243.7504 | $243.75 | $243.75 | $243.80 |
Purchase #6 | $144.64 | 8.366% | $156.7406 | $156.74 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
Purchase #7 | $244.93 | 4.364% | $255.6187 | $255.62 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,065.42 | $1,142.9562 | $1,142.96 | $1,142.95 | $1,142.90 |