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 | $196.25 | 5.794% | $207.6207 | $207.62 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
Purchase #2 | $80.73 | 6.304% | $85.8192 | $85.82 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
Purchase #3 | $212.95 | 4.219% | $221.9344 | $221.93 | $221.95 | $221.90 |
Purchase #4 | $243.42 | 3.742% | $252.5288 | $252.53 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
Purchase #5 | $246.93 | 9.565% | $270.5489 | $270.55 | $270.55 | $270.50 |
Purchase #6 | $40.79 | 13.806% | $46.4215 | $46.42 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
Purchase #7 | $120.62 | 13.744% | $137.198 | $137.20 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,141.69 | $1,222.0715 | $1,222.07 | $1,222.05 | $1,221.90 |