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 | $205.58 | 9.666% | $225.4514 | $225.45 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
Purchase #2 | $169.73 | 9.241% | $185.4147 | $185.41 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
Purchase #3 | $239.76 | 11.484% | $267.294 | $267.29 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
Purchase #4 | $80.45 | 11.575% | $89.7621 | $89.76 | $89.75 | $89.80 |
Purchase #5 | $43.46 | 12.364% | $48.8334 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
Purchase #6 | $116.30 | 11.539% | $129.7199 | $129.72 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
Purchase #7 | $186.46 | 11.735% | $208.3411 | $208.34 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,041.74 | $1,154.8166 | $1,154.80 | $1,154.80 | $1,154.80 |