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 | $202.79 | 12.608% | $228.3578 | $228.36 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
Purchase #2 | $188.87 | 4.538% | $197.4409 | $197.44 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
Purchase #3 | $130.32 | 8.345% | $141.1952 | $141.20 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
Purchase #4 | $153.84 | 13.379% | $174.4223 | $174.42 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
Purchase #5 | $179.63 | 4.865% | $188.369 | $188.37 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
Purchase #6 | $205.69 | 7.803% | $221.74 | $221.74 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
Purchase #7 | $220.87 | 12.852% | $249.2562 | $249.26 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,282.01 | $1,400.7814 | $1,400.79 | $1,400.75 | $1,400.80 |