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 | $182.79 | 9.658% | $200.4439 | $200.44 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
Purchase #2 | $138.96 | 4.295% | $144.9283 | $144.93 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
Purchase #3 | $229.57 | 3.347% | $237.2537 | $237.25 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
Purchase #4 | $29.76 | 12.436% | $33.461 | $33.46 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
Purchase #5 | $203.72 | 13.527% | $231.2772 | $231.28 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
Purchase #6 | $209.69 | 7.514% | $225.4461 | $225.45 | $225.45 | $225.40 |
Purchase #7 | $192.86 | 9.363% | $210.9175 | $210.92 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,187.35 | $1,283.7277 | $1,283.73 | $1,283.75 | $1,283.70 |