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 | $197.86 | 13.450% | $224.4722 | $224.47 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
Purchase #2 | $155.25 | 3.682% | $160.9663 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
Purchase #3 | $244.76 | 11.163% | $272.0826 | $272.08 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
Purchase #4 | $22.81 | 4.259% | $23.7815 | $23.78 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
Purchase #5 | $223.50 | 9.810% | $245.4254 | $245.43 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
Purchase #6 | $203.56 | 6.739% | $217.2779 | $217.28 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
Purchase #7 | $87.62 | 6.697% | $93.4879 | $93.49 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,135.36 | $1,237.4938 | $1,237.50 | $1,237.55 | $1,237.60 |