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 | $197.62 | 5.500% | $208.4891 | $208.49 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
Purchase #2 | $111.69 | 4.328% | $116.5239 | $116.52 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
Purchase #3 | $154.72 | 13.638% | $175.8207 | $175.82 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
Purchase #4 | $184.43 | 10.639% | $204.0515 | $204.05 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
Purchase #5 | $155.53 | 8.555% | $168.8356 | $168.84 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
Purchase #6 | $222.79 | 7.841% | $240.259 | $240.26 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
Purchase #7 | $33.86 | 13.728% | $38.5083 | $38.51 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,060.64 | $1,152.4881 | $1,152.49 | $1,152.45 | $1,152.50 |