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 | $237.25 | 5.456% | $250.1944 | $250.19 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
Purchase #2 | $204.60 | 12.743% | $230.6722 | $230.67 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
Purchase #3 | $166.99 | 4.146% | $173.9134 | $173.91 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
Purchase #4 | $41.75 | 9.206% | $45.5935 | $45.59 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
Purchase #5 | $27.52 | 8.635% | $29.8964 | $29.90 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
Purchase #6 | $201.93 | 8.804% | $219.7079 | $219.71 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
Purchase #7 | $123.69 | 3.291% | $127.7606 | $127.76 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.73 | $1,077.7384 | $1,077.73 | $1,077.70 | $1,077.80 |