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 | $245.27 | 10.156% | $270.1796 | $270.18 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
Purchase #2 | $227.26 | 7.435% | $244.1568 | $244.16 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
Purchase #3 | $38.49 | 3.193% | $39.719 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
Purchase #4 | $196.93 | 4.276% | $205.3507 | $205.35 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
Purchase #5 | $50.25 | 6.207% | $53.369 | $53.37 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
Purchase #6 | $211.54 | 11.110% | $235.0421 | $235.04 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
Purchase #7 | $137.38 | 6.275% | $146.0006 | $146.00 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,107.12 | $1,193.8178 | $1,193.82 | $1,193.80 | $1,193.90 |