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 | $234.98 | 6.469% | $250.1809 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
Purchase #2 | $160.56 | 10.468% | $177.3674 | $177.37 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
Purchase #3 | $206.82 | 6.639% | $220.5508 | $220.55 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
Purchase #4 | $70.54 | 10.318% | $77.8183 | $77.82 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
Purchase #5 | $89.93 | 7.526% | $96.6981 | $96.70 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
Purchase #6 | $236.51 | 11.102% | $262.7673 | $262.77 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
Purchase #7 | $198.60 | 6.479% | $211.4673 | $211.47 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,197.94 | $1,296.8501 | $1,296.86 | $1,296.80 | $1,297.00 |