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 | $115.80 | 6.352% | $123.1556 | $123.16 | $123.15 | $123.20 |
Purchase #2 | $190.68 | 5.222% | $200.6373 | $200.64 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
Purchase #3 | $213.40 | 12.250% | $239.5415 | $239.54 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
Purchase #4 | $7.72 | 11.753% | $8.6273 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
Purchase #5 | $239.50 | 10.442% | $264.5086 | $264.51 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
Purchase #6 | $215.34 | 13.384% | $244.1611 | $244.16 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
Purchase #7 | $231.29 | 3.566% | $239.5378 | $239.54 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,213.73 | $1,320.1692 | $1,320.18 | $1,320.20 | $1,320.10 |