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 | $197.29 | 3.148% | $203.5007 | $203.50 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
Purchase #2 | $205.42 | 11.762% | $229.5815 | $229.58 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
Purchase #3 | $208.86 | 6.437% | $222.3043 | $222.30 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
Purchase #4 | $250.92 | 11.674% | $280.2124 | $280.21 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
Purchase #5 | $16.93 | 13.779% | $19.2628 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
Purchase #6 | $65.66 | 12.728% | $74.0172 | $74.02 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
Purchase #7 | $242.88 | 6.210% | $257.9628 | $257.96 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,187.96 | $1,286.8417 | $1,286.83 | $1,286.80 | $1,286.90 |