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 | $147.50 | 8.733% | $160.3812 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
Purchase #2 | $173.83 | 10.707% | $192.442 | $192.44 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
Purchase #3 | $199.35 | 5.223% | $209.7621 | $209.76 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
Purchase #4 | $38.79 | 10.376% | $42.8149 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
Purchase #5 | $223.95 | 6.628% | $238.7934 | $238.79 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
Purchase #6 | $215.73 | 6.387% | $229.5087 | $229.51 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
Purchase #7 | $200.38 | 6.689% | $213.7834 | $213.78 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,199.53 | $1,287.4857 | $1,287.47 | $1,287.50 | $1,287.50 |