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 | $154.50 | 13.584% | $175.4873 | $175.49 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
Purchase #2 | $38.40 | 3.590% | $39.7786 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
Purchase #3 | $212.34 | 10.359% | $234.3363 | $234.34 | $234.35 | $234.30 |
Purchase #4 | $208.42 | 13.245% | $236.0252 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
Purchase #5 | $236.55 | 9.751% | $259.616 | $259.62 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
Purchase #6 | $224.99 | 11.860% | $251.6738 | $251.67 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
Purchase #7 | $136.37 | 6.288% | $144.9449 | $144.94 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,211.57 | $1,341.8621 | $1,341.87 | $1,341.90 | $1,341.80 |