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 | $219.97 | 3.404% | $227.4578 | $227.46 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
Purchase #2 | $192.73 | 4.162% | $200.7514 | $200.75 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
Purchase #3 | $161.54 | 7.283% | $173.305 | $173.31 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
Purchase #4 | $26.92 | 13.305% | $30.5017 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
Purchase #5 | $157.26 | 12.383% | $176.7335 | $176.73 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
Purchase #6 | $204.73 | 4.111% | $213.1465 | $213.15 | $213.15 | $213.10 |
Purchase #7 | $21.62 | 3.849% | $22.4522 | $22.45 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.77 | $1,044.3481 | $1,044.35 | $1,044.35 | $1,044.40 |