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 | $213.77 | 6.412% | $227.4769 | $227.48 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
Purchase #2 | $100.81 | 10.328% | $111.2217 | $111.22 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
Purchase #3 | $234.64 | 3.488% | $242.8242 | $242.82 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
Purchase #4 | $119.43 | 13.449% | $135.4921 | $135.49 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
Purchase #5 | $163.92 | 12.525% | $184.451 | $184.45 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
Purchase #6 | $143.31 | 10.371% | $158.1727 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
Purchase #7 | $125.76 | 11.315% | $139.9897 | $139.99 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,101.64 | $1,199.6283 | $1,199.62 | $1,199.60 | $1,199.70 |