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 | $220.64 | 10.726% | $244.3058 | $244.31 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
Purchase #2 | $188.67 | 5.670% | $199.3676 | $199.37 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
Purchase #3 | $247.27 | 10.218% | $272.536 | $272.54 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
Purchase #4 | $182.48 | 9.710% | $200.1988 | $200.20 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
Purchase #5 | $132.81 | 7.129% | $142.278 | $142.28 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
Purchase #6 | $209.96 | 12.406% | $236.0076 | $236.01 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
Purchase #7 | $241.44 | 11.185% | $268.4451 | $268.45 | $268.45 | $268.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,423.27 | $1,563.1389 | $1,563.16 | $1,563.15 | $1,563.10 |