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 | $198.80 | 7.873% | $214.4515 | $214.45 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
Purchase #2 | $197.80 | 12.284% | $222.0978 | $222.10 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
Purchase #3 | $69.49 | 4.212% | $72.4169 | $72.42 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
Purchase #4 | $169.33 | 13.546% | $192.2674 | $192.27 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
Purchase #5 | $169.47 | 6.621% | $180.6906 | $180.69 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
Purchase #6 | $190.31 | 7.340% | $204.2788 | $204.28 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
Purchase #7 | $226.70 | 9.166% | $247.4793 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,221.90 | $1,333.6823 | $1,333.69 | $1,333.70 | $1,333.80 |