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 | $239.66 | 6.597% | $255.4704 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
Purchase #2 | $93.35 | 11.616% | $104.1935 | $104.19 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
Purchase #3 | $231.54 | 3.778% | $240.2876 | $240.29 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
Purchase #4 | $127.36 | 13.181% | $144.1473 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
Purchase #5 | $238.49 | 8.512% | $258.7903 | $258.79 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
Purchase #6 | $5.89 | 8.208% | $6.3735 | $6.37 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
Purchase #7 | $152.94 | 11.729% | $170.8783 | $170.88 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,089.23 | $1,180.1409 | $1,180.14 | $1,180.15 | $1,180.20 |