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 | $182.49 | 10.390% | $201.4507 | $201.45 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
Purchase #2 | $92.58 | 9.358% | $101.2436 | $101.24 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
Purchase #3 | $149.56 | 12.542% | $168.3178 | $168.32 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
Purchase #4 | $207.67 | 7.758% | $223.781 | $223.78 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
Purchase #5 | $112.42 | 9.465% | $123.0606 | $123.06 | $123.05 | $123.10 |
Purchase #6 | $244.56 | 5.869% | $258.9132 | $258.91 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
Purchase #7 | $107.44 | 12.374% | $120.7346 | $120.73 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,096.72 | $1,197.5015 | $1,197.49 | $1,197.50 | $1,197.50 |