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 | $206.48 | 5.713% | $218.2762 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
Purchase #2 | $71.70 | 13.427% | $81.3272 | $81.33 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
Purchase #3 | $125.65 | 12.297% | $141.1012 | $141.10 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
Purchase #4 | $43.41 | 6.650% | $46.2968 | $46.30 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
Purchase #5 | $250.59 | 7.300% | $268.8831 | $268.88 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
Purchase #6 | $196.38 | 11.718% | $219.3918 | $219.39 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
Purchase #7 | $149.67 | 11.693% | $167.1709 | $167.17 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,043.88 | $1,142.4472 | $1,142.45 | $1,142.50 | $1,142.50 |