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 | $226.50 | 11.461% | $252.4592 | $252.46 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
Purchase #2 | $100.48 | 11.580% | $112.1156 | $112.12 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
Purchase #3 | $113.84 | 8.762% | $123.8147 | $123.81 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
Purchase #4 | $91.30 | 4.707% | $95.5975 | $95.60 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
Purchase #5 | $229.97 | 8.206% | $248.8413 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
Purchase #6 | $196.87 | 7.674% | $211.9778 | $211.98 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
Purchase #7 | $248.48 | 12.464% | $279.4505 | $279.45 | $279.45 | $279.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,207.44 | $1,324.2566 | $1,324.26 | $1,324.25 | $1,324.30 |