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 | $231.77 | 10.150% | $255.2947 | $255.29 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
Purchase #2 | $125.97 | 4.138% | $131.1826 | $131.18 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
Purchase #3 | $80.34 | 7.629% | $86.4691 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
Purchase #4 | $136.46 | 10.721% | $151.0899 | $151.09 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
Purchase #5 | $180.40 | 11.137% | $200.4911 | $200.49 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #6 | $111.30 | 5.727% | $117.6742 | $117.67 | $117.65 | $117.70 |
Purchase #7 | $242.57 | 5.634% | $256.2364 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,108.81 | $1,198.4380 | $1,198.43 | $1,198.45 | $1,198.50 |