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 | $229.89 | 10.786% | $254.6859 | $254.69 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
Purchase #2 | $190.72 | 12.470% | $214.5028 | $214.50 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
Purchase #3 | $153.35 | 12.489% | $172.5019 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #4 | $201.26 | 5.551% | $212.4319 | $212.43 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
Purchase #5 | $138.33 | 3.858% | $143.6668 | $143.67 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
Purchase #6 | $220.86 | 8.543% | $239.7281 | $239.73 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
Purchase #7 | $168.47 | 3.108% | $173.706 | $173.71 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,302.88 | $1,411.2234 | $1,411.23 | $1,411.25 | $1,411.20 |