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 | $190.43 | 8.853% | $207.2888 | $207.29 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
Purchase #2 | $102.63 | 4.489% | $107.2371 | $107.24 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
Purchase #3 | $218.91 | 3.638% | $226.8739 | $226.87 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
Purchase #4 | $165.70 | 6.565% | $176.5782 | $176.58 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
Purchase #5 | $173.50 | 11.818% | $194.0042 | $194.00 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
Purchase #6 | $55.88 | 5.481% | $58.9428 | $58.94 | $58.95 | $58.90 |
Purchase #7 | $233.50 | 4.701% | $244.4768 | $244.48 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,140.55 | $1,215.4018 | $1,215.40 | $1,215.45 | $1,215.40 |