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 | $173.87 | 6.871% | $185.8166 | $185.82 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
Purchase #2 | $220.86 | 11.140% | $245.4638 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
Purchase #3 | $129.38 | 11.718% | $144.5407 | $144.54 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
Purchase #4 | $112.30 | 13.615% | $127.5896 | $127.59 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
Purchase #5 | $215.71 | 12.864% | $243.4589 | $243.46 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
Purchase #6 | $178.79 | 10.853% | $198.1941 | $198.19 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
Purchase #7 | $247.50 | 12.633% | $278.7667 | $278.77 | $278.75 | $278.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,278.41 | $1,423.8304 | $1,423.83 | $1,423.80 | $1,423.90 |