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 | $235.88 | 3.429% | $243.9683 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
Purchase #2 | $228.89 | 9.419% | $250.4491 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
Purchase #3 | $177.75 | 10.429% | $196.2875 | $196.29 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
Purchase #4 | $157.27 | 3.142% | $162.2114 | $162.21 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
Purchase #5 | $105.63 | 5.618% | $111.5643 | $111.56 | $111.55 | $111.60 |
Purchase #6 | $171.49 | 9.201% | $187.2688 | $187.27 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
Purchase #7 | $32.58 | 6.368% | $34.6547 | $34.65 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,109.49 | $1,186.4041 | $1,186.40 | $1,186.35 | $1,186.50 |