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 | $176.36 | 13.683% | $200.4913 | $200.49 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $108.33 | 7.360% | $116.3031 | $116.30 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
Purchase #3 | $239.77 | 9.802% | $263.2723 | $263.27 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
Purchase #4 | $114.60 | 3.628% | $118.7577 | $118.76 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
Purchase #5 | $226.48 | 5.458% | $238.8413 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
Purchase #6 | $124.28 | 8.109% | $134.3579 | $134.36 | $134.35 | $134.40 |
Purchase #7 | $130.32 | 12.550% | $146.6752 | $146.68 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,120.14 | $1,218.6988 | $1,218.70 | $1,218.70 | $1,218.80 |