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 | $210.39 | 4.794% | $220.4761 | $220.48 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
Purchase #2 | $76.82 | 13.545% | $87.2253 | $87.23 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
Purchase #3 | $155.73 | 10.743% | $172.4601 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
Purchase #4 | $243.48 | 13.171% | $275.5488 | $275.55 | $275.55 | $275.50 |
Purchase #5 | $161.70 | 3.323% | $167.0733 | $167.07 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
Purchase #6 | $195.54 | 4.455% | $204.2513 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
Purchase #7 | $168.47 | 10.253% | $185.7432 | $185.74 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,212.13 | $1,312.7781 | $1,312.78 | $1,312.80 | $1,312.80 |