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 | $106.81 | 7.831% | $115.1743 | $115.17 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
Purchase #2 | $208.25 | 7.302% | $223.4564 | $223.46 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
Purchase #3 | $187.29 | 10.502% | $206.9592 | $206.96 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
Purchase #4 | $249.86 | 4.323% | $260.6614 | $260.66 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
Purchase #5 | $161.42 | 5.332% | $170.0269 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
Purchase #6 | $236.85 | 5.783% | $250.547 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
Purchase #7 | $58.25 | 4.166% | $60.6767 | $60.68 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,208.73 | $1,287.5019 | $1,287.51 | $1,287.50 | $1,287.60 |