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 | $174.37 | 6.275% | $185.3117 | $185.31 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
Purchase #2 | $249.52 | 10.638% | $276.0639 | $276.06 | $276.05 | $276.10 |
Purchase #3 | $186.34 | 12.442% | $209.5244 | $209.52 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
Purchase #4 | $86.83 | 4.175% | $90.4552 | $90.46 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
Purchase #5 | $234.59 | 8.442% | $254.3941 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
Purchase #6 | $37.77 | 12.750% | $42.5857 | $42.59 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
Purchase #7 | $205.79 | 9.312% | $224.9532 | $224.95 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,175.21 | $1,283.2882 | $1,283.28 | $1,283.25 | $1,283.40 |