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 | $250.97 | 7.778% | $270.4904 | $270.49 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
Purchase #2 | $131.82 | 9.482% | $144.3192 | $144.32 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
Purchase #3 | $98.34 | 4.610% | $102.8735 | $102.87 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
Purchase #4 | $155.43 | 7.630% | $167.2893 | $167.29 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
Purchase #5 | $164.72 | 13.490% | $186.9407 | $186.94 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
Purchase #6 | $178.34 | 8.816% | $194.0625 | $194.06 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
Purchase #7 | $151.75 | 3.844% | $157.5833 | $157.58 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,131.37 | $1,223.5589 | $1,223.55 | $1,223.55 | $1,223.60 |