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 | $193.56 | 11.851% | $216.4988 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
Purchase #2 | $215.80 | 3.363% | $223.0574 | $223.06 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
Purchase #3 | $78.50 | 7.536% | $84.4158 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
Purchase #4 | $159.76 | 8.206% | $172.8699 | $172.87 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
Purchase #5 | $233.63 | 11.775% | $261.1399 | $261.14 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
Purchase #6 | $185.75 | 4.787% | $194.6419 | $194.64 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
Purchase #7 | $206.29 | 8.674% | $224.1836 | $224.18 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,273.29 | $1,376.8073 | $1,376.81 | $1,376.80 | $1,376.80 |