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 | $186.43 | 10.733% | $206.4395 | $206.44 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
Purchase #2 | $141.70 | 5.193% | $149.0585 | $149.06 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
Purchase #3 | $199.82 | 10.334% | $220.4694 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
Purchase #4 | $101.48 | 3.137% | $104.6634 | $104.66 | $104.65 | $104.70 |
Purchase #5 | $213.86 | 8.851% | $232.7887 | $232.79 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
Purchase #6 | $229.71 | 12.468% | $258.3502 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.40 |
Purchase #7 | $105.84 | 9.452% | $115.844 | $115.84 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,178.84 | $1,287.6137 | $1,287.61 | $1,287.60 | $1,287.70 |