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 | $186.40 | 11.502% | $207.8397 | $207.84 | $207.85 | $207.80 |
Purchase #2 | $134.42 | 6.183% | $142.7312 | $142.73 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
Purchase #3 | $189.40 | 5.236% | $199.317 | $199.32 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
Purchase #4 | $28.87 | 8.732% | $31.3909 | $31.39 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
Purchase #5 | $121.74 | 6.323% | $129.4376 | $129.44 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
Purchase #6 | $144.63 | 10.767% | $160.2023 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
Purchase #7 | $179.92 | 6.430% | $191.4889 | $191.49 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.38 | $1,062.4076 | $1,062.41 | $1,062.45 | $1,062.30 |