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 | $159.78 | 12.156% | $179.2029 | $179.20 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
Purchase #2 | $173.83 | 13.211% | $196.7947 | $196.79 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
Purchase #3 | $233.70 | 3.410% | $241.6692 | $241.67 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
Purchase #4 | $219.43 | 8.106% | $237.217 | $237.22 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
Purchase #5 | $106.48 | 10.555% | $117.719 | $117.72 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
Purchase #6 | $113.42 | 7.342% | $121.7473 | $121.75 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
Purchase #7 | $250.86 | 7.723% | $270.2339 | $270.23 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,257.50 | $1,364.5840 | $1,364.58 | $1,364.55 | $1,364.50 |