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 | $245.79 | 13.236% | $278.3228 | $278.32 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
Purchase #2 | $192.83 | 9.202% | $210.5742 | $210.57 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
Purchase #3 | $182.71 | 4.850% | $191.5714 | $191.57 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
Purchase #4 | $207.59 | 7.207% | $222.551 | $222.55 | $222.55 | $222.60 |
Purchase #5 | $184.90 | 8.606% | $200.8125 | $200.81 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
Purchase #6 | $5.93 | 7.204% | $6.3572 | $6.36 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
Purchase #7 | $54.96 | 11.648% | $61.3617 | $61.36 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,074.71 | $1,171.5508 | $1,171.54 | $1,171.45 | $1,171.70 |