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 | $184.96 | 7.856% | $199.4905 | $199.49 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
Purchase #2 | $247.75 | 5.841% | $262.2211 | $262.22 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
Purchase #3 | $148.40 | 11.115% | $164.8947 | $164.89 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
Purchase #4 | $173.50 | 8.368% | $188.0185 | $188.02 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
Purchase #5 | $236.39 | 8.422% | $256.2988 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
Purchase #6 | $96.82 | 3.138% | $99.8582 | $99.86 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
Purchase #7 | $52.45 | 8.140% | $56.7194 | $56.72 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,140.27 | $1,227.5012 | $1,227.50 | $1,227.45 | $1,227.50 |