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 | $240.40 | 12.512% | $270.4788 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
Purchase #2 | $138.69 | 10.459% | $153.1956 | $153.20 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
Purchase #3 | $177.30 | 3.310% | $183.1686 | $183.17 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
Purchase #4 | $178.63 | 6.140% | $189.5979 | $189.60 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
Purchase #5 | $104.89 | 8.438% | $113.7406 | $113.74 | $113.75 | $113.70 |
Purchase #6 | $48.74 | 10.634% | $53.923 | $53.92 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
Purchase #7 | $182.76 | 4.109% | $190.2696 | $190.27 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,071.41 | $1,154.3741 | $1,154.38 | $1,154.35 | $1,154.40 |