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 | $213.98 | 6.308% | $227.4779 | $227.48 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
Purchase #2 | $130.88 | 13.687% | $148.7935 | $148.79 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
Purchase #3 | $245.67 | 10.136% | $270.5711 | $270.57 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
Purchase #4 | $72.91 | 10.384% | $80.481 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
Purchase #5 | $179.94 | 7.611% | $193.6352 | $193.64 | $193.65 | $193.60 |
Purchase #6 | $21.92 | 7.814% | $23.6328 | $23.63 | $23.65 | $23.60 |
Purchase #7 | $241.66 | 8.408% | $261.9788 | $261.98 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,106.96 | $1,206.5703 | $1,206.57 | $1,206.65 | $1,206.60 |