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 | $200.52 | 5.458% | $211.4644 | $211.46 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
Purchase #2 | $35.66 | 6.364% | $37.9294 | $37.93 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
Purchase #3 | $188.72 | 6.125% | $200.2791 | $200.28 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #4 | $244.96 | 12.527% | $275.6461 | $275.65 | $275.65 | $275.60 |
Purchase #5 | $229.36 | 5.265% | $241.4358 | $241.44 | $241.45 | $241.40 |
Purchase #6 | $237.54 | 4.538% | $248.3196 | $248.32 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
Purchase #7 | $152.38 | 12.227% | $171.0115 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,289.14 | $1,386.0859 | $1,386.09 | $1,386.10 | $1,386.00 |