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 | $236.95 | 5.414% | $249.7785 | $249.78 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
Purchase #2 | $217.32 | 10.238% | $239.5692 | $239.57 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
Purchase #3 | $241.58 | 11.842% | $270.1879 | $270.19 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
Purchase #4 | $34.43 | 9.139% | $37.5766 | $37.58 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
Purchase #5 | $159.71 | 7.558% | $171.7809 | $171.78 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
Purchase #6 | $167.88 | 7.858% | $181.072 | $181.07 | $181.05 | $181.10 |
Purchase #7 | $141.86 | 6.367% | $150.8922 | $150.89 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,199.73 | $1,300.8573 | $1,300.86 | $1,300.90 | $1,301.00 |