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 | $208.62 | 10.389% | $230.2935 | $230.29 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
Purchase #2 | $134.87 | 8.433% | $146.2436 | $146.24 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
Purchase #3 | $45.73 | 5.332% | $48.1683 | $48.17 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
Purchase #4 | $210.25 | 11.585% | $234.6075 | $234.61 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
Purchase #5 | $29.42 | 10.254% | $32.4367 | $32.44 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
Purchase #6 | $194.48 | 7.782% | $209.6144 | $209.61 | $209.60 | $209.60 |
Purchase #7 | $172.80 | 4.105% | $179.8934 | $179.89 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.17 | $1,081.2574 | $1,081.25 | $1,081.25 | $1,081.20 |