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 | $240.61 | 8.137% | $260.1884 | $260.19 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
Purchase #2 | $194.62 | 6.285% | $206.8519 | $206.85 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
Purchase #3 | $228.56 | 6.725% | $243.9307 | $243.93 | $243.95 | $243.90 |
Purchase #4 | $16.98 | 3.252% | $17.5322 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
Purchase #5 | $114.76 | 13.415% | $130.1551 | $130.16 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
Purchase #6 | $41.85 | 5.815% | $44.2836 | $44.28 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
Purchase #7 | $220.86 | 10.871% | $244.8697 | $244.87 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,058.24 | $1,147.8116 | $1,147.81 | $1,147.85 | $1,147.90 |