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 | $216.95 | 3.323% | $224.1592 | $224.16 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
Purchase #2 | $25.56 | 5.166% | $26.8804 | $26.88 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
Purchase #3 | $202.46 | 3.315% | $209.1715 | $209.17 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
Purchase #4 | $184.32 | 5.639% | $194.7138 | $194.71 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
Purchase #5 | $231.62 | 5.453% | $244.2502 | $244.25 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
Purchase #6 | $227.84 | 13.826% | $259.3412 | $259.34 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
Purchase #7 | $107.95 | 4.689% | $113.0118 | $113.01 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,196.70 | $1,271.5281 | $1,271.52 | $1,271.50 | $1,271.60 |