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 | $196.52 | 12.224% | $220.5426 | $220.54 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
Purchase #2 | $243.45 | 3.670% | $252.3846 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
Purchase #3 | $240.42 | 6.170% | $255.2539 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
Purchase #4 | $167.84 | 4.150% | $174.8054 | $174.81 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
Purchase #5 | $54.72 | 3.755% | $56.7747 | $56.77 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
Purchase #6 | $123.54 | 6.406% | $131.454 | $131.45 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
Purchase #7 | $178.45 | 11.401% | $198.7951 | $198.80 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,204.94 | $1,290.0103 | $1,290.00 | $1,290.00 | $1,290.10 |