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 | $242.32 | 3.786% | $251.4942 | $251.49 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
Purchase #2 | $223.54 | 6.375% | $237.7907 | $237.79 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
Purchase #3 | $208.61 | 6.791% | $222.7767 | $222.78 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
Purchase #4 | $189.87 | 5.248% | $199.8344 | $199.83 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
Purchase #5 | $123.85 | 4.719% | $129.6945 | $129.69 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
Purchase #6 | $194.51 | 3.189% | $200.7129 | $200.71 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
Purchase #7 | $33.95 | 10.857% | $37.636 | $37.64 | $37.65 | $37.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,216.65 | $1,279.9394 | $1,279.93 | $1,280.00 | $1,279.90 |