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 | $227.94 | 12.664% | $256.8063 | $256.81 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
Purchase #2 | $214.35 | 11.353% | $238.6852 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
Purchase #3 | $213.89 | 4.375% | $223.2477 | $223.25 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
Purchase #4 | $242.47 | 5.585% | $256.0119 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
Purchase #5 | $179.39 | 3.653% | $185.9431 | $185.94 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
Purchase #6 | $175.39 | 3.305% | $181.1866 | $181.19 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
Purchase #7 | $189.49 | 10.191% | $208.8009 | $208.80 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,442.92 | $1,550.6817 | $1,550.69 | $1,550.70 | $1,550.60 |