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 | $216.51 | 9.185% | $236.3964 | $236.40 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
Purchase #2 | $99.91 | 6.364% | $106.2683 | $106.27 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
Purchase #3 | $213.78 | 6.147% | $226.9211 | $226.92 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
Purchase #4 | $11.95 | 11.185% | $13.2866 | $13.29 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
Purchase #5 | $42.50 | 6.370% | $45.2073 | $45.21 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
Purchase #6 | $160.78 | 13.420% | $182.3567 | $182.36 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
Purchase #7 | $70.55 | 6.555% | $75.1746 | $75.17 | $75.15 | $75.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $815.98 | $885.6110 | $885.62 | $885.55 | $885.70 |