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 | $223.86 | 12.331% | $251.4642 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
Purchase #2 | $166.50 | 12.285% | $186.9545 | $186.95 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
Purchase #3 | $188.36 | 5.238% | $198.2263 | $198.23 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
Purchase #4 | $18.34 | 6.187% | $19.4747 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
Purchase #5 | $229.94 | 8.339% | $249.1147 | $249.11 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
Purchase #6 | $215.64 | 11.512% | $240.4645 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
Purchase #7 | $196.29 | 7.465% | $210.943 | $210.94 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,238.93 | $1,356.6419 | $1,356.62 | $1,356.60 | $1,356.70 |