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 | $217.94 | 10.512% | $240.8499 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
Purchase #2 | $74.40 | 4.381% | $77.6595 | $77.66 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
Purchase #3 | $200.93 | 13.130% | $227.3121 | $227.31 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
Purchase #4 | $239.93 | 7.443% | $257.788 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
Purchase #5 | $230.79 | 7.861% | $248.9324 | $248.93 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
Purchase #6 | $158.63 | 6.202% | $168.4682 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
Purchase #7 | $42.61 | 8.372% | $46.1773 | $46.18 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,165.23 | $1,267.1874 | $1,267.19 | $1,267.20 | $1,267.20 |