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 | $200.26 | 5.575% | $211.4245 | $211.42 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
Purchase #2 | $212.86 | 4.681% | $222.824 | $222.82 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
Purchase #3 | $31.62 | 7.169% | $33.8868 | $33.89 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
Purchase #4 | $215.83 | 11.707% | $241.0972 | $241.10 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
Purchase #5 | $210.50 | 8.310% | $227.9926 | $227.99 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
Purchase #6 | $226.52 | 8.321% | $245.3687 | $245.37 | $245.35 | $245.40 |
Purchase #7 | $51.66 | 8.186% | $55.8889 | $55.89 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,149.25 | $1,238.4827 | $1,238.48 | $1,238.45 | $1,238.50 |