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 | $203.50 | 10.788% | $225.4536 | $225.45 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
Purchase #2 | $147.89 | 5.265% | $155.6764 | $155.68 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
Purchase #3 | $148.92 | 3.633% | $154.3303 | $154.33 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
Purchase #4 | $151.26 | 11.124% | $168.0862 | $168.09 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
Purchase #5 | $200.38 | 13.416% | $227.263 | $227.26 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
Purchase #6 | $220.30 | 8.465% | $238.9484 | $238.95 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
Purchase #7 | $125.27 | 4.609% | $131.0437 | $131.04 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,197.52 | $1,300.8016 | $1,300.80 | $1,300.85 | $1,300.80 |