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 | $207.40 | 4.856% | $217.4713 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
Purchase #2 | $184.69 | 6.309% | $196.3421 | $196.34 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
Purchase #3 | $175.83 | 8.399% | $190.598 | $190.60 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
Purchase #4 | $77.35 | 6.761% | $82.5796 | $82.58 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
Purchase #5 | $240.64 | 7.400% | $258.4474 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
Purchase #6 | $171.88 | 8.862% | $187.112 | $187.11 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
Purchase #7 | $250.67 | 5.347% | $264.0733 | $264.07 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,308.46 | $1,396.6237 | $1,396.62 | $1,396.60 | $1,396.60 |