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 | $218.55 | 5.424% | $230.4042 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
Purchase #2 | $155.57 | 9.761% | $170.7552 | $170.76 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
Purchase #3 | $138.88 | 8.449% | $150.614 | $150.61 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
Purchase #4 | $244.46 | 9.542% | $267.7864 | $267.79 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
Purchase #5 | $150.83 | 8.304% | $163.3549 | $163.35 | $163.35 | $163.40 |
Purchase #6 | $105.80 | 7.647% | $113.8905 | $113.89 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
Purchase #7 | $115.84 | 12.523% | $130.3466 | $130.35 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,129.93 | $1,227.1518 | $1,227.15 | $1,227.15 | $1,227.20 |