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 | $208.70 | 3.160% | $215.2949 | $215.29 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
Purchase #2 | $124.74 | 4.107% | $129.8631 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
Purchase #3 | $85.38 | 9.303% | $93.3229 | $93.32 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
Purchase #4 | $204.98 | 12.473% | $230.5472 | $230.55 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
Purchase #5 | $231.55 | 3.329% | $239.2583 | $239.26 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
Purchase #6 | $231.73 | 6.741% | $247.3509 | $247.35 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
Purchase #7 | $17.66 | 6.185% | $18.7523 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,104.74 | $1,174.3896 | $1,174.38 | $1,174.35 | $1,174.50 |