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 | $201.91 | 10.584% | $223.2802 | $223.28 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
Purchase #2 | $237.91 | 7.254% | $255.168 | $255.17 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
Purchase #3 | $80.42 | 11.511% | $89.6771 | $89.68 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
Purchase #4 | $151.86 | 5.665% | $160.4629 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
Purchase #5 | $137.97 | 5.630% | $145.7377 | $145.74 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
Purchase #6 | $172.77 | 10.692% | $191.2426 | $191.24 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
Purchase #7 | $183.72 | 6.812% | $196.235 | $196.24 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,166.56 | $1,261.8035 | $1,261.81 | $1,261.85 | $1,261.80 |