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 | $199.25 | 7.145% | $213.4864 | $213.49 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
Purchase #2 | $137.43 | 5.261% | $144.6602 | $144.66 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
Purchase #3 | $236.56 | 8.248% | $256.0715 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
Purchase #4 | $124.92 | 10.359% | $137.8605 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
Purchase #5 | $185.80 | 4.562% | $194.2762 | $194.28 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
Purchase #6 | $173.71 | 9.810% | $190.751 | $190.75 | $190.75 | $190.80 |
Purchase #7 | $229.29 | 12.779% | $258.591 | $258.59 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,286.96 | $1,395.6968 | $1,395.70 | $1,395.70 | $1,395.90 |