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 | $193.83 | 10.645% | $214.4632 | $214.46 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
Purchase #2 | $223.32 | 6.687% | $238.2534 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
Purchase #3 | $46.60 | 6.826% | $49.7809 | $49.78 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
Purchase #4 | $222.78 | 4.334% | $232.4353 | $232.44 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
Purchase #5 | $182.72 | 9.546% | $200.1625 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
Purchase #6 | $242.58 | 7.873% | $261.6783 | $261.68 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
Purchase #7 | $166.74 | 13.774% | $189.7068 | $189.71 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,278.57 | $1,386.4804 | $1,386.48 | $1,386.50 | $1,386.60 |