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 | $183.96 | 13.865% | $209.4661 | $209.47 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
Purchase #2 | $158.44 | 3.491% | $163.9711 | $163.97 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
Purchase #3 | $121.34 | 7.503% | $130.4441 | $130.44 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
Purchase #4 | $38.68 | 4.650% | $40.4786 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
Purchase #5 | $176.78 | 3.504% | $182.9744 | $182.97 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
Purchase #6 | $224.32 | 13.797% | $255.2694 | $255.27 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
Purchase #7 | $239.40 | 3.253% | $247.1877 | $247.19 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,142.92 | $1,229.7914 | $1,229.79 | $1,229.75 | $1,229.90 |