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 | $211.50 | 6.124% | $224.4523 | $224.45 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
Purchase #2 | $158.37 | 5.564% | $167.1817 | $167.18 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
Purchase #3 | $136.48 | 11.505% | $152.182 | $152.18 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
Purchase #4 | $239.26 | 6.765% | $255.4459 | $255.45 | $255.45 | $255.40 |
Purchase #5 | $66.59 | 5.752% | $70.4203 | $70.42 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
Purchase #6 | $183.96 | 11.414% | $204.9572 | $204.96 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
Purchase #7 | $184.40 | 6.756% | $196.8581 | $196.86 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,180.56 | $1,271.4975 | $1,271.50 | $1,271.50 | $1,271.60 |