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 | $224.74 | 6.104% | $238.4581 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
Purchase #2 | $145.85 | 10.287% | $160.8536 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
Purchase #3 | $220.31 | 13.242% | $249.4835 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
Purchase #4 | $150.70 | 12.811% | $170.0062 | $170.01 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Purchase #5 | $70.53 | 11.142% | $78.3885 | $78.39 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
Purchase #6 | $177.80 | 12.732% | $200.4375 | $200.44 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
Purchase #7 | $86.44 | 12.635% | $97.3617 | $97.36 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,076.37 | $1,194.9891 | $1,194.99 | $1,195.00 | $1,195.10 |