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 | $235.59 | 10.623% | $260.6167 | $260.62 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
Purchase #2 | $136.62 | 4.642% | $142.9619 | $142.96 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
Purchase #3 | $240.53 | 9.150% | $262.5385 | $262.54 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
Purchase #4 | $202.71 | 7.135% | $217.1734 | $217.17 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
Purchase #5 | $40.71 | 6.868% | $43.506 | $43.51 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
Purchase #6 | $132.84 | 6.798% | $141.8705 | $141.87 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
Purchase #7 | $240.97 | 8.758% | $262.0742 | $262.07 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,229.97 | $1,330.7412 | $1,330.74 | $1,330.65 | $1,330.80 |