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 | $208.27 | 6.324% | $221.441 | $221.44 | $221.45 | $221.40 |
Purchase #2 | $229.74 | 6.308% | $244.232 | $244.23 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
Purchase #3 | $167.47 | 8.673% | $181.9947 | $181.99 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
Purchase #4 | $194.51 | 12.307% | $218.4483 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
Purchase #5 | $232.60 | 12.671% | $262.0727 | $262.07 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
Purchase #6 | $249.26 | 7.309% | $267.4784 | $267.48 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
Purchase #7 | $69.74 | 11.715% | $77.91 | $77.91 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,351.59 | $1,473.5771 | $1,473.57 | $1,473.60 | $1,473.50 |