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 | $115.26 | 4.436% | $120.3729 | $120.37 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
Purchase #2 | $203.49 | 9.450% | $222.7198 | $222.72 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
Purchase #3 | $117.31 | 13.476% | $133.1187 | $133.12 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
Purchase #4 | $203.74 | 10.339% | $224.8047 | $224.80 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
Purchase #5 | $55.64 | 3.152% | $57.3938 | $57.39 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
Purchase #6 | $248.26 | 9.854% | $272.7235 | $272.72 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
Purchase #7 | $232.41 | 8.624% | $252.453 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,176.11 | $1,283.5864 | $1,283.57 | $1,283.50 | $1,283.60 |