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 | $196.87 | 12.495% | $221.4689 | $221.47 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
Purchase #2 | $99.77 | 8.805% | $108.5547 | $108.55 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
Purchase #3 | $229.55 | 11.210% | $255.2826 | $255.28 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
Purchase #4 | $141.97 | 13.765% | $161.5122 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
Purchase #5 | $147.39 | 8.676% | $160.1776 | $160.18 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
Purchase #6 | $218.36 | 9.570% | $239.2571 | $239.26 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
Purchase #7 | $245.99 | 12.294% | $276.232 | $276.23 | $276.25 | $276.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,279.90 | $1,422.4851 | $1,422.48 | $1,422.50 | $1,422.60 |