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 | $200.95 | 10.573% | $222.1964 | $222.20 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
Purchase #2 | $131.25 | 12.346% | $147.4541 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
Purchase #3 | $56.91 | 12.568% | $64.0624 | $64.06 | $64.05 | $64.10 |
Purchase #4 | $206.37 | 8.590% | $224.0972 | $224.10 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
Purchase #5 | $218.48 | 5.471% | $230.433 | $230.43 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
Purchase #6 | $239.64 | 13.274% | $271.4498 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
Purchase #7 | $205.70 | 11.264% | $228.87 | $228.87 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,259.30 | $1,388.5629 | $1,388.56 | $1,388.55 | $1,388.60 |