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 | $178.25 | 12.294% | $200.1641 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
Purchase #2 | $202.27 | 3.502% | $209.3535 | $209.35 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
Purchase #3 | $157.76 | 7.813% | $170.0858 | $170.09 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
Purchase #4 | $196.33 | 10.734% | $217.4041 | $217.40 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
Purchase #5 | $235.26 | 11.123% | $261.428 | $261.43 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
Purchase #6 | $79.84 | 8.465% | $86.5985 | $86.60 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
Purchase #7 | $90.61 | 10.243% | $99.8912 | $99.89 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,140.32 | $1,244.9252 | $1,244.92 | $1,244.95 | $1,245.00 |