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 | $136.79 | 5.838% | $144.7758 | $144.78 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
Purchase #2 | $198.70 | 6.315% | $211.2479 | $211.25 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
Purchase #3 | $159.28 | 8.568% | $172.9271 | $172.93 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
Purchase #4 | $214.89 | 4.469% | $224.4934 | $224.49 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
Purchase #5 | $48.32 | 10.222% | $53.2593 | $53.26 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
Purchase #6 | $227.89 | 13.712% | $259.1383 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
Purchase #7 | $159.42 | 9.688% | $174.8646 | $174.86 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,145.29 | $1,240.7064 | $1,240.71 | $1,240.75 | $1,240.70 |