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 | $217.57 | 6.439% | $231.5793 | $231.58 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
Purchase #2 | $199.87 | 10.549% | $220.9543 | $220.95 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
Purchase #3 | $244.52 | 13.756% | $278.1562 | $278.16 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
Purchase #4 | $236.94 | 5.231% | $249.3343 | $249.33 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
Purchase #5 | $212.90 | 13.500% | $241.6415 | $241.64 | $241.65 | $241.60 |
Purchase #6 | $211.89 | 3.472% | $219.2468 | $219.25 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
Purchase #7 | $181.80 | 6.128% | $192.9407 | $192.94 | $192.95 | $192.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,505.49 | $1,633.8531 | $1,633.85 | $1,633.90 | $1,633.80 |