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 | $209.51 | 5.707% | $221.4667 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
Purchase #2 | $154.48 | 11.698% | $172.5511 | $172.55 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
Purchase #3 | $182.50 | 8.313% | $197.6712 | $197.67 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
Purchase #4 | $193.89 | 9.571% | $212.4472 | $212.45 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
Purchase #5 | $243.71 | 12.639% | $274.5125 | $274.51 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
Purchase #6 | $189.83 | 6.696% | $202.541 | $202.54 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
Purchase #7 | $200.51 | 4.724% | $209.9821 | $209.98 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,374.43 | $1,491.1718 | $1,491.17 | $1,491.15 | $1,491.20 |