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 | $97.73 | 5.808% | $103.4062 | $103.41 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
Purchase #2 | $249.37 | 13.233% | $282.3691 | $282.37 | $282.35 | $282.40 |
Purchase #3 | $208.55 | 12.373% | $234.3539 | $234.35 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
Purchase #4 | $245.74 | 11.578% | $274.1918 | $274.19 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
Purchase #5 | $181.44 | 8.599% | $197.042 | $197.04 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
Purchase #6 | $228.71 | 12.241% | $256.7064 | $256.71 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
Purchase #7 | $57.44 | 9.282% | $62.7716 | $62.77 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,268.98 | $1,410.8410 | $1,410.84 | $1,410.80 | $1,410.90 |