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 | $211.66 | 3.224% | $218.4839 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
Purchase #2 | $156.27 | 3.147% | $161.1878 | $161.19 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
Purchase #3 | $139.66 | 8.316% | $151.2741 | $151.27 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
Purchase #4 | $171.60 | 8.202% | $185.6746 | $185.67 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
Purchase #5 | $16.39 | 12.165% | $18.3838 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
Purchase #6 | $47.32 | 4.818% | $49.5999 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
Purchase #7 | $247.48 | 3.390% | $255.8696 | $255.87 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.38 | $1,040.4737 | $1,040.46 | $1,040.45 | $1,040.60 |