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 | $207.86 | 5.274% | $218.8225 | $218.82 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
Purchase #2 | $161.87 | 7.402% | $173.8516 | $173.85 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
Purchase #3 | $72.29 | 13.582% | $82.1084 | $82.11 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
Purchase #4 | $151.69 | 3.813% | $157.4739 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
Purchase #5 | $234.54 | 11.643% | $261.8475 | $261.85 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
Purchase #6 | $154.50 | 5.541% | $163.0608 | $163.06 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
Purchase #7 | $152.36 | 10.827% | $168.856 | $168.86 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,135.11 | $1,226.0207 | $1,226.02 | $1,225.95 | $1,226.10 |