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 | $193.76 | 10.672% | $214.4381 | $214.44 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
Purchase #2 | $158.27 | 6.307% | $168.2521 | $168.25 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
Purchase #3 | $187.44 | 11.369% | $208.7501 | $208.75 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
Purchase #4 | $182.89 | 9.864% | $200.9303 | $200.93 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
Purchase #5 | $216.76 | 11.434% | $241.5443 | $241.54 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
Purchase #6 | $209.45 | 4.591% | $219.0658 | $219.07 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
Purchase #7 | $157.36 | 3.244% | $162.4648 | $162.46 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,305.93 | $1,415.4455 | $1,415.44 | $1,415.45 | $1,415.50 |