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 | $203.77 | 5.246% | $214.4598 | $214.46 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
Purchase #2 | $171.90 | 5.196% | $180.8319 | $180.83 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
Purchase #3 | $205.96 | 9.769% | $226.0802 | $226.08 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
Purchase #4 | $104.38 | 11.552% | $116.438 | $116.44 | $116.45 | $116.40 |
Purchase #5 | $107.87 | 12.511% | $121.3656 | $121.37 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
Purchase #6 | $74.29 | 3.215% | $76.6784 | $76.68 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
Purchase #7 | $225.74 | 12.305% | $253.5173 | $253.52 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,093.91 | $1,189.3712 | $1,189.38 | $1,189.40 | $1,189.40 |