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 | $209.50 | 6.144% | $222.3717 | $222.37 | $222.35 | $222.40 |
Purchase #2 | $116.45 | 9.789% | $127.8493 | $127.85 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
Purchase #3 | $183.30 | 9.535% | $200.7777 | $200.78 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
Purchase #4 | $250.60 | 7.357% | $269.0366 | $269.04 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
Purchase #5 | $220.45 | 4.391% | $230.13 | $230.13 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
Purchase #6 | $164.74 | 13.345% | $186.7246 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
Purchase #7 | $133.70 | 7.495% | $143.7208 | $143.72 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,278.74 | $1,380.6107 | $1,380.61 | $1,380.60 | $1,380.50 |