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 | $99.37 | 5.136% | $104.4736 | $104.47 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
Purchase #2 | $199.43 | 3.532% | $206.4739 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
Purchase #3 | $226.46 | 10.602% | $250.4693 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
Purchase #4 | $168.42 | 12.860% | $190.0788 | $190.08 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
Purchase #5 | $182.39 | 6.649% | $194.5171 | $194.52 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
Purchase #6 | $70.69 | 8.725% | $76.8577 | $76.86 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
Purchase #7 | $190.26 | 13.467% | $215.8823 | $215.88 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,137.02 | $1,238.7527 | $1,238.75 | $1,238.70 | $1,238.90 |