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 | $218.46 | 5.499% | $230.4731 | $230.47 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
Purchase #2 | $10.86 | 9.575% | $11.8998 | $11.90 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
Purchase #3 | $172.74 | 5.834% | $182.8177 | $182.82 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
Purchase #4 | $249.64 | 10.120% | $274.9036 | $274.90 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
Purchase #5 | $114.89 | 7.786% | $123.8353 | $123.84 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
Purchase #6 | $223.66 | 7.666% | $240.8058 | $240.81 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
Purchase #7 | $7.87 | 9.350% | $8.6058 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.12 | $1,073.3411 | $1,073.35 | $1,073.30 | $1,073.30 |