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 | $213.70 | 3.172% | $220.4786 | $220.48 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
Purchase #2 | $219.31 | 7.551% | $235.8701 | $235.87 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
Purchase #3 | $66.30 | 8.204% | $71.7393 | $71.74 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
Purchase #4 | $86.50 | 13.866% | $98.4941 | $98.49 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
Purchase #5 | $186.50 | 7.229% | $199.9821 | $199.98 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Purchase #6 | $192.33 | 7.684% | $207.1086 | $207.11 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
Purchase #7 | $210.86 | 3.239% | $217.6898 | $217.69 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,175.50 | $1,251.3626 | $1,251.36 | $1,251.40 | $1,251.40 |