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 | $183.97 | 10.233% | $202.7957 | $202.80 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
Purchase #2 | $115.65 | 7.516% | $124.3423 | $124.34 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
Purchase #3 | $89.66 | 6.718% | $95.6834 | $95.68 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
Purchase #4 | $206.47 | 13.504% | $234.3517 | $234.35 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
Purchase #5 | $228.66 | 5.309% | $240.7996 | $240.80 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
Purchase #6 | $201.27 | 11.341% | $224.096 | $224.10 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
Purchase #7 | $184.57 | 7.493% | $198.3998 | $198.40 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,210.25 | $1,320.4685 | $1,320.47 | $1,320.50 | $1,320.50 |