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 | $184.80 | 8.403% | $200.3287 | $200.33 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
Purchase #2 | $45.28 | 4.789% | $47.4485 | $47.45 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
Purchase #3 | $94.51 | 3.538% | $97.8538 | $97.85 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
Purchase #4 | $247.50 | 13.776% | $281.5956 | $281.60 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
Purchase #5 | $222.92 | 12.212% | $250.143 | $250.14 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
Purchase #6 | $134.99 | 6.285% | $143.4741 | $143.47 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
Purchase #7 | $39.56 | 7.614% | $42.5721 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.56 | $1,063.4158 | $1,063.41 | $1,063.40 | $1,063.40 |