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 | $218.95 | 10.573% | $242.0996 | $242.10 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
Purchase #2 | $217.37 | 9.729% | $238.5179 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
Purchase #3 | $250.97 | 7.120% | $268.8391 | $268.84 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
Purchase #4 | $249.29 | 6.858% | $266.3863 | $266.39 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
Purchase #5 | $191.90 | 12.313% | $215.5286 | $215.53 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
Purchase #6 | $117.32 | 11.765% | $131.1227 | $131.12 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
Purchase #7 | $186.48 | 6.149% | $197.9467 | $197.95 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,432.28 | $1,560.4409 | $1,560.45 | $1,560.45 | $1,560.30 |