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 | $216.40 | 9.254% | $236.4257 | $236.43 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
Purchase #2 | $68.44 | 9.315% | $74.8152 | $74.82 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
Purchase #3 | $148.55 | 11.344% | $165.4015 | $165.40 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
Purchase #4 | $46.70 | 10.714% | $51.7034 | $51.70 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
Purchase #5 | $207.91 | 3.539% | $215.2679 | $215.27 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
Purchase #6 | $209.70 | 5.120% | $220.4366 | $220.44 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
Purchase #7 | $241.43 | 3.327% | $249.4624 | $249.46 | $249.45 | $249.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,139.13 | $1,213.5127 | $1,213.52 | $1,213.50 | $1,213.50 |