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 | $181.85 | 10.217% | $200.4296 | $200.43 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
Purchase #2 | $165.70 | 3.158% | $170.9328 | $170.93 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
Purchase #3 | $246.49 | 11.720% | $275.3786 | $275.38 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
Purchase #4 | $180.30 | 5.540% | $190.2886 | $190.29 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
Purchase #5 | $209.30 | 9.243% | $228.6456 | $228.65 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
Purchase #6 | $189.72 | 8.146% | $205.1746 | $205.17 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
Purchase #7 | $128.36 | 13.160% | $145.2522 | $145.25 | $145.25 | $145.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,301.72 | $1,416.1020 | $1,416.10 | $1,416.15 | $1,416.10 |