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 | $182.48 | 7.683% | $196.4999 | $196.50 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #2 | $159.63 | 4.259% | $166.4286 | $166.43 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
Purchase #3 | $192.44 | 7.609% | $207.0828 | $207.08 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
Purchase #4 | $198.30 | 9.855% | $217.8425 | $217.84 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
Purchase #5 | $123.85 | 8.289% | $134.1159 | $134.12 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
Purchase #6 | $247.54 | 11.313% | $275.5442 | $275.54 | $275.55 | $275.50 |
Purchase #7 | $219.83 | 9.502% | $240.7182 | $240.72 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,324.07 | $1,438.2321 | $1,438.23 | $1,438.25 | $1,438.10 |