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 | $219.53 | 13.496% | $249.1578 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
Purchase #2 | $38.89 | 13.366% | $44.088 | $44.09 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
Purchase #3 | $64.80 | 5.298% | $68.2331 | $68.23 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
Purchase #4 | $98.73 | 3.473% | $102.1589 | $102.16 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
Purchase #5 | $223.78 | 6.405% | $238.1131 | $238.11 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
Purchase #6 | $154.98 | 11.567% | $172.9065 | $172.91 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
Purchase #7 | $246.55 | 11.667% | $275.315 | $275.32 | $275.30 | $275.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.26 | $1,149.9724 | $1,149.98 | $1,149.95 | $1,150.00 |