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 | $212.27 | 3.740% | $220.2089 | $220.21 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
Purchase #2 | $9.28 | 9.272% | $10.1404 | $10.14 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
Purchase #3 | $37.80 | 12.503% | $42.5261 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #4 | $248.48 | 11.657% | $277.4453 | $277.45 | $277.45 | $277.40 |
Purchase #5 | $84.82 | 5.332% | $89.3426 | $89.34 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
Purchase #6 | $249.79 | 10.622% | $276.3227 | $276.32 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
Purchase #7 | $238.83 | 10.173% | $263.1262 | $263.13 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,081.27 | $1,179.1122 | $1,179.12 | $1,179.15 | $1,178.90 |