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 | $179.32 | 5.105% | $188.4743 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
Purchase #2 | $222.32 | 3.676% | $230.4925 | $230.49 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
Purchase #3 | $133.52 | 4.646% | $139.7233 | $139.72 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
Purchase #4 | $104.60 | 6.180% | $111.0643 | $111.06 | $111.05 | $111.10 |
Purchase #5 | $233.44 | 7.296% | $250.4718 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
Purchase #6 | $217.98 | 5.287% | $229.5046 | $229.50 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
Purchase #7 | $57.84 | 13.788% | $65.815 | $65.82 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,149.02 | $1,215.5458 | $1,215.53 | $1,215.45 | $1,215.60 |