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 | $206.26 | 4.800% | $216.1605 | $216.16 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
Purchase #2 | $236.89 | 11.433% | $263.9736 | $263.97 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
Purchase #3 | $187.91 | 4.778% | $196.8883 | $196.89 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
Purchase #4 | $81.58 | 13.343% | $92.4652 | $92.47 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
Purchase #5 | $113.69 | 7.503% | $122.2202 | $122.22 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
Purchase #6 | $168.59 | 5.857% | $178.4643 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
Purchase #7 | $243.95 | 12.738% | $275.0244 | $275.02 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,238.87 | $1,345.1965 | $1,345.19 | $1,345.10 | $1,345.30 |