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 | $215.72 | 6.872% | $230.5443 | $230.54 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
Purchase #2 | $99.86 | 3.327% | $103.1823 | $103.18 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
Purchase #3 | $131.69 | 11.110% | $146.3208 | $146.32 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
Purchase #4 | $237.58 | 12.601% | $267.5175 | $267.52 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
Purchase #5 | $159.73 | 3.607% | $165.4915 | $165.49 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
Purchase #6 | $203.41 | 12.404% | $228.641 | $228.64 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
Purchase #7 | $195.78 | 8.362% | $212.1511 | $212.15 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,243.77 | $1,353.8485 | $1,353.84 | $1,353.85 | $1,353.80 |