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 | $158.73 | 7.225% | $170.1982 | $170.20 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
Purchase #2 | $107.57 | 3.311% | $111.1316 | $111.13 | $111.15 | $111.10 |
Purchase #3 | $217.36 | 12.501% | $244.5322 | $244.53 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
Purchase #4 | $230.74 | 7.425% | $247.8724 | $247.87 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
Purchase #5 | $202.62 | 9.396% | $221.6582 | $221.66 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
Purchase #6 | $36.95 | 3.209% | $38.1357 | $38.14 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
Purchase #7 | $195.52 | 11.703% | $218.4017 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,149.49 | $1,251.9300 | $1,251.93 | $1,251.95 | $1,251.90 |