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 | $196.49 | 10.155% | $216.4436 | $216.44 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
Purchase #2 | $112.48 | 4.728% | $117.7981 | $117.80 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
Purchase #3 | $114.55 | 9.339% | $125.2478 | $125.25 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
Purchase #4 | $54.26 | 11.671% | $60.5927 | $60.59 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
Purchase #5 | $236.34 | 6.434% | $251.5461 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
Purchase #6 | $166.42 | 10.345% | $183.6361 | $183.64 | $183.65 | $183.60 |
Purchase #7 | $212.56 | 4.339% | $221.783 | $221.78 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,093.10 | $1,177.0474 | $1,177.05 | $1,177.10 | $1,176.90 |