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 | $211.52 | 4.281% | $220.5752 | $220.58 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
Purchase #2 | $197.90 | 8.288% | $214.302 | $214.30 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
Purchase #3 | $246.98 | 3.336% | $255.2193 | $255.22 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
Purchase #4 | $159.71 | 6.301% | $169.7733 | $169.77 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
Purchase #5 | $206.90 | 13.224% | $234.2605 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
Purchase #6 | $84.25 | 8.741% | $91.6143 | $91.61 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
Purchase #7 | $72.96 | 3.196% | $75.2918 | $75.29 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,180.22 | $1,261.0364 | $1,261.03 | $1,261.00 | $1,261.10 |