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 | $187.50 | 11.150% | $208.4063 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
Purchase #2 | $146.87 | 5.389% | $154.7848 | $154.78 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
Purchase #3 | $226.54 | 9.790% | $248.7183 | $248.72 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
Purchase #4 | $164.58 | 7.753% | $177.3399 | $177.34 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
Purchase #5 | $175.51 | 4.720% | $183.7941 | $183.79 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
Purchase #6 | $66.65 | 5.843% | $70.5444 | $70.54 | $70.55 | $70.50 |
Purchase #7 | $236.40 | 5.395% | $249.1538 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,204.05 | $1,292.7416 | $1,292.73 | $1,292.75 | $1,292.70 |