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 | $216.49 | 10.262% | $238.7062 | $238.71 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
Purchase #2 | $211.57 | 3.874% | $219.7662 | $219.77 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
Purchase #3 | $235.67 | 10.209% | $259.7296 | $259.73 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
Purchase #4 | $221.27 | 4.708% | $231.6874 | $231.69 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
Purchase #5 | $39.65 | 9.835% | $43.5496 | $43.55 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
Purchase #6 | $196.32 | 13.729% | $223.2728 | $223.27 | $223.25 | $223.30 |
Purchase #7 | $165.46 | 3.567% | $171.362 | $171.36 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,286.43 | $1,388.0738 | $1,388.08 | $1,388.05 | $1,388.10 |