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 | $200.28 | 4.411% | $209.1144 | $209.11 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
Purchase #2 | $126.61 | 11.250% | $140.8536 | $140.85 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
Purchase #3 | $124.78 | 4.684% | $130.6247 | $130.62 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
Purchase #4 | $201.81 | 7.175% | $216.2899 | $216.29 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
Purchase #5 | $170.50 | 7.468% | $183.2329 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
Purchase #6 | $49.93 | 7.278% | $53.5639 | $53.56 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
Purchase #7 | $186.47 | 13.612% | $211.8523 | $211.85 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,060.38 | $1,145.5317 | $1,145.51 | $1,145.50 | $1,145.60 |