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 | $218.50 | 3.333% | $225.7826 | $225.78 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
Purchase #2 | $184.37 | 7.816% | $198.7804 | $198.78 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
Purchase #3 | $231.32 | 8.292% | $250.5011 | $250.50 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #4 | $86.64 | 6.746% | $92.4847 | $92.48 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
Purchase #5 | $145.57 | 11.245% | $161.9393 | $161.94 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
Purchase #6 | $105.56 | 6.198% | $112.1026 | $112.10 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
Purchase #7 | $175.75 | 6.526% | $187.2194 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,147.71 | $1,228.8101 | $1,228.80 | $1,228.85 | $1,228.80 |