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 | $245.50 | 3.407% | $253.8642 | $253.86 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
Purchase #2 | $182.60 | 3.191% | $188.4268 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
Purchase #3 | $187.85 | 4.468% | $196.2431 | $196.24 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
Purchase #4 | $178.81 | 11.732% | $199.788 | $199.79 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
Purchase #5 | $154.80 | 8.197% | $167.489 | $167.49 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
Purchase #6 | $26.73 | 5.127% | $28.1004 | $28.10 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
Purchase #7 | $166.69 | 5.303% | $175.5296 | $175.53 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,142.98 | $1,209.4411 | $1,209.44 | $1,209.50 | $1,209.40 |