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 | $177.61 | 12.684% | $200.1381 | $200.14 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
Purchase #2 | $112.90 | 7.480% | $121.3449 | $121.34 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
Purchase #3 | $61.36 | 9.596% | $67.2481 | $67.25 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
Purchase #4 | $204.98 | 10.862% | $227.2449 | $227.24 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
Purchase #5 | $204.40 | 7.556% | $219.8445 | $219.84 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
Purchase #6 | $242.81 | 7.830% | $261.822 | $261.82 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
Purchase #7 | $170.62 | 9.576% | $186.9586 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,174.68 | $1,284.6011 | $1,284.59 | $1,284.60 | $1,284.40 |