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 | $188.28 | 6.458% | $200.4391 | $200.44 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
Purchase #2 | $242.70 | 5.610% | $256.3155 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
Purchase #3 | $5.73 | 11.343% | $6.38 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
Purchase #4 | $201.25 | 13.801% | $229.0245 | $229.02 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
Purchase #5 | $86.49 | 5.433% | $91.189 | $91.19 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
Purchase #6 | $61.83 | 12.177% | $69.359 | $69.36 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
Purchase #7 | $238.50 | 13.527% | $270.7619 | $270.76 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,024.78 | $1,123.4690 | $1,123.47 | $1,123.45 | $1,123.50 |