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 | $127.99 | 3.740% | $132.7768 | $132.78 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
Purchase #2 | $172.25 | 5.111% | $181.0537 | $181.05 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
Purchase #3 | $210.85 | 11.315% | $234.7077 | $234.71 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
Purchase #4 | $235.43 | 3.823% | $244.4305 | $244.43 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
Purchase #5 | $213.57 | 13.652% | $242.7266 | $242.73 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
Purchase #6 | $17.25 | 13.624% | $19.6001 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
Purchase #7 | $169.27 | 10.441% | $186.9435 | $186.94 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,146.61 | $1,242.2389 | $1,242.24 | $1,242.30 | $1,242.20 |