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 | $180.36 | 11.125% | $200.4251 | $200.43 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
Purchase #2 | $182.93 | 10.587% | $202.2968 | $202.30 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
Purchase #3 | $246.37 | 12.324% | $276.7326 | $276.73 | $276.75 | $276.70 |
Purchase #4 | $208.81 | 5.499% | $220.2925 | $220.29 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
Purchase #5 | $157.36 | 4.509% | $164.4554 | $164.46 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
Purchase #6 | $162.72 | 4.186% | $169.5315 | $169.53 | $169.55 | $169.50 |
Purchase #7 | $239.44 | 13.866% | $272.6408 | $272.64 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,377.99 | $1,506.3747 | $1,506.38 | $1,506.45 | $1,506.30 |