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 | $186.76 | 7.342% | $200.4719 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $157.71 | 11.679% | $176.129 | $176.13 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
Purchase #3 | $248.28 | 8.698% | $269.8754 | $269.88 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
Purchase #4 | $25.41 | 4.463% | $26.544 | $26.54 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
Purchase #5 | $160.52 | 10.569% | $177.4854 | $177.49 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
Purchase #6 | $188.58 | 10.239% | $207.8887 | $207.89 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
Purchase #7 | $176.51 | 4.147% | $183.8299 | $183.83 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,143.77 | $1,242.2243 | $1,242.23 | $1,242.30 | $1,242.20 |