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 | $181.81 | 3.655% | $188.4552 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
Purchase #2 | $229.57 | 5.819% | $242.9287 | $242.93 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
Purchase #3 | $77.34 | 4.518% | $80.8342 | $80.83 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
Purchase #4 | $212.77 | 8.160% | $230.132 | $230.13 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
Purchase #5 | $221.70 | 7.671% | $238.7066 | $238.71 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
Purchase #6 | $121.42 | 5.123% | $127.6403 | $127.64 | $127.65 | $127.60 |
Purchase #7 | $162.82 | 5.314% | $171.4723 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,207.43 | $1,280.1693 | $1,280.17 | $1,280.20 | $1,280.10 |