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 | $194.25 | 10.250% | $214.1606 | $214.16 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
Purchase #2 | $185.49 | 4.350% | $193.5588 | $193.56 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
Purchase #3 | $216.80 | 5.792% | $229.3571 | $229.36 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
Purchase #4 | $138.60 | 4.701% | $145.1156 | $145.12 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
Purchase #5 | $41.41 | 8.365% | $44.8739 | $44.87 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
Purchase #6 | $245.96 | 9.480% | $269.277 | $269.28 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
Purchase #7 | $241.50 | 3.720% | $250.4838 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,264.01 | $1,346.8268 | $1,346.83 | $1,346.80 | $1,347.00 |