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 | $240.74 | 9.319% | $263.1746 | $263.17 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
Purchase #2 | $148.93 | 12.382% | $167.3705 | $167.37 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
Purchase #3 | $213.73 | 6.724% | $228.1012 | $228.10 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
Purchase #4 | $202.50 | 3.833% | $210.2618 | $210.26 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
Purchase #5 | $226.52 | 9.420% | $247.8582 | $247.86 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
Purchase #6 | $73.39 | 6.520% | $78.175 | $78.18 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #7 | $7.25 | 9.719% | $7.9546 | $7.95 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,113.06 | $1,202.8959 | $1,202.89 | $1,202.85 | $1,203.10 |