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 | $123.52 | 13.542% | $140.2471 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
Purchase #2 | $207.29 | 4.626% | $216.8792 | $216.88 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
Purchase #3 | $209.90 | 4.250% | $218.8208 | $218.82 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
Purchase #4 | $206.54 | 3.835% | $214.4608 | $214.46 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
Purchase #5 | $99.44 | 5.382% | $104.7919 | $104.79 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
Purchase #6 | $182.83 | 12.155% | $205.053 | $205.05 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
Purchase #7 | $168.33 | 6.535% | $179.3304 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,197.85 | $1,279.5832 | $1,279.58 | $1,279.60 | $1,279.60 |