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 | $181.74 | 10.533% | $200.8827 | $200.88 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
Purchase #2 | $195.78 | 10.201% | $215.7515 | $215.75 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
Purchase #3 | $208.41 | 8.240% | $225.583 | $225.58 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
Purchase #4 | $145.54 | 11.775% | $162.6773 | $162.68 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
Purchase #5 | $76.72 | 3.554% | $79.4466 | $79.45 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
Purchase #6 | $185.32 | 3.338% | $191.506 | $191.51 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
Purchase #7 | $115.39 | 12.312% | $129.5968 | $129.60 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,108.90 | $1,205.4439 | $1,205.45 | $1,205.50 | $1,205.50 |