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 | $244.85 | 11.578% | $273.1987 | $273.20 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
Purchase #2 | $66.25 | 12.260% | $74.3723 | $74.37 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
Purchase #3 | $159.62 | 9.508% | $174.7967 | $174.80 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
Purchase #4 | $151.75 | 7.251% | $162.7534 | $162.75 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
Purchase #5 | $200.83 | 7.616% | $216.1252 | $216.13 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
Purchase #6 | $184.35 | 3.856% | $191.4585 | $191.46 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
Purchase #7 | $40.46 | 5.274% | $42.5939 | $42.59 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.11 | $1,135.2987 | $1,135.30 | $1,135.30 | $1,135.40 |