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 | $203.89 | 7.599% | $219.3836 | $219.38 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
Purchase #2 | $160.78 | 7.138% | $172.2565 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
Purchase #3 | $179.68 | 11.503% | $200.3486 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
Purchase #4 | $193.30 | 9.821% | $212.284 | $212.28 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
Purchase #5 | $247.70 | 3.285% | $255.8369 | $255.84 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
Purchase #6 | $35.42 | 12.762% | $39.9403 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
Purchase #7 | $199.99 | 4.255% | $208.4996 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,220.76 | $1,308.5495 | $1,308.55 | $1,308.60 | $1,308.50 |