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 | $215.41 | 3.424% | $222.7856 | $222.79 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
Purchase #2 | $103.51 | 11.576% | $115.4923 | $115.49 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
Purchase #3 | $217.61 | 8.165% | $235.3779 | $235.38 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
Purchase #4 | $236.47 | 12.457% | $265.9271 | $265.93 | $265.95 | $265.90 |
Purchase #5 | $75.50 | 7.112% | $80.8696 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
Purchase #6 | $166.49 | 10.761% | $184.406 | $184.41 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
Purchase #7 | $98.50 | 5.846% | $104.2583 | $104.26 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,113.49 | $1,209.1168 | $1,209.13 | $1,209.15 | $1,209.20 |