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 | $178.82 | 10.451% | $197.5085 | $197.51 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
Purchase #2 | $154.62 | 3.783% | $160.4693 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
Purchase #3 | $194.71 | 8.597% | $211.4492 | $211.45 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
Purchase #4 | $46.88 | 3.457% | $48.5006 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #5 | $138.58 | 4.603% | $144.9588 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
Purchase #6 | $237.89 | 10.661% | $263.2515 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
Purchase #7 | $247.88 | 8.114% | $267.993 | $267.99 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,199.38 | $1,294.1309 | $1,294.13 | $1,294.10 | $1,294.20 |