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 | $201.64 | 9.345% | $220.4833 | $220.48 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
Purchase #2 | $240.85 | 13.600% | $273.6056 | $273.61 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
Purchase #3 | $195.89 | 10.299% | $216.0647 | $216.06 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
Purchase #4 | $210.82 | 11.868% | $235.8401 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
Purchase #5 | $137.97 | 3.287% | $142.5051 | $142.51 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #6 | $237.95 | 10.630% | $263.2441 | $263.24 | $263.25 | $263.20 |
Purchase #7 | $42.47 | 13.121% | $48.0425 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,267.59 | $1,399.7854 | $1,399.78 | $1,399.80 | $1,399.70 |