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 | $178.75 | 12.184% | $200.5289 | $200.53 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $123.66 | 13.521% | $140.3801 | $140.38 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
Purchase #3 | $12.52 | 3.749% | $12.9894 | $12.99 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
Purchase #4 | $241.29 | 8.786% | $262.4897 | $262.49 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
Purchase #5 | $196.51 | 9.774% | $215.7169 | $215.72 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
Purchase #6 | $133.65 | 6.662% | $142.5538 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
Purchase #7 | $163.82 | 11.579% | $182.7887 | $182.79 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,050.20 | $1,157.4475 | $1,157.45 | $1,157.50 | $1,157.50 |