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 | $34.25 | 5.363% | $36.0868 | $36.09 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
Purchase #2 | $215.41 | 5.274% | $226.7707 | $226.77 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
Purchase #3 | $94.27 | 10.123% | $103.813 | $103.81 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
Purchase #4 | $250.43 | 4.332% | $261.2786 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
Purchase #5 | $210.94 | 3.814% | $218.9853 | $218.99 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
Purchase #6 | $188.90 | 6.489% | $201.1577 | $201.16 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
Purchase #7 | $219.27 | 6.396% | $233.2945 | $233.29 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,213.47 | $1,281.3866 | $1,281.39 | $1,281.40 | $1,281.50 |