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 | $197.90 | 3.798% | $205.4162 | $205.42 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
Purchase #2 | $5.40 | 3.142% | $5.5697 | $5.57 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
Purchase #3 | $242.90 | 8.195% | $262.8057 | $262.81 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
Purchase #4 | $204.87 | 3.532% | $212.106 | $212.11 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
Purchase #5 | $143.40 | 7.781% | $154.558 | $154.56 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
Purchase #6 | $244.50 | 12.710% | $275.576 | $275.58 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
Purchase #7 | $215.83 | 6.681% | $230.2496 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,254.80 | $1,346.2812 | $1,346.30 | $1,346.25 | $1,346.30 |