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 | $110.38 | 4.370% | $115.2036 | $115.20 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
Purchase #2 | $185.45 | 9.271% | $202.6431 | $202.64 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
Purchase #3 | $184.50 | 10.757% | $204.3467 | $204.35 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
Purchase #4 | $218.46 | 10.498% | $241.3939 | $241.39 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
Purchase #5 | $222.61 | 3.202% | $229.738 | $229.74 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
Purchase #6 | $206.25 | 5.518% | $217.6309 | $217.63 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
Purchase #7 | $124.25 | 8.342% | $134.6149 | $134.61 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,251.90 | $1,345.5711 | $1,345.56 | $1,345.60 | $1,345.40 |