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 | $191.81 | 6.451% | $204.1837 | $204.18 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
Purchase #2 | $134.72 | 5.874% | $142.6335 | $142.63 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
Purchase #3 | $193.96 | 10.586% | $214.4926 | $214.49 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
Purchase #4 | $41.47 | 7.118% | $44.4218 | $44.42 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
Purchase #5 | $213.54 | 11.156% | $237.3625 | $237.36 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
Purchase #6 | $234.48 | 8.659% | $254.7836 | $254.78 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
Purchase #7 | $248.38 | 12.810% | $280.1975 | $280.20 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,258.36 | $1,378.0752 | $1,378.06 | $1,378.10 | $1,378.10 |