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 | $245.97 | 3.818% | $255.3611 | $255.36 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
Purchase #2 | $168.51 | 3.169% | $173.8501 | $173.85 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
Purchase #3 | $200.95 | 12.142% | $225.3493 | $225.35 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
Purchase #4 | $194.62 | 11.433% | $216.8709 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
Purchase #5 | $203.81 | 9.718% | $223.6163 | $223.62 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
Purchase #6 | $187.56 | 6.741% | $200.2034 | $200.20 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
Purchase #7 | $14.25 | 11.476% | $15.8853 | $15.89 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,215.67 | $1,311.1364 | $1,311.14 | $1,311.10 | $1,311.20 |