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 | $181.90 | 10.216% | $200.4829 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $113.85 | 9.556% | $124.7295 | $124.73 | $124.75 | $124.70 |
Purchase #3 | $129.77 | 13.584% | $147.398 | $147.40 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
Purchase #4 | $234.81 | 7.271% | $251.883 | $251.88 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
Purchase #5 | $211.68 | 12.781% | $238.7348 | $238.73 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
Purchase #6 | $53.53 | 10.270% | $59.0275 | $59.03 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
Purchase #7 | $111.93 | 4.444% | $116.9042 | $116.90 | $116.90 | $116.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,037.47 | $1,139.1599 | $1,139.15 | $1,139.25 | $1,139.10 |