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 | $195.59 | 10.672% | $216.4634 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
Purchase #2 | $166.47 | 5.569% | $175.7407 | $175.74 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
Purchase #3 | $226.76 | 4.411% | $236.7624 | $236.76 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
Purchase #4 | $249.27 | 9.427% | $272.7687 | $272.77 | $272.75 | $272.80 |
Purchase #5 | $212.69 | 13.814% | $242.071 | $242.07 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
Purchase #6 | $213.60 | 8.508% | $231.7731 | $231.77 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
Purchase #7 | $93.25 | 13.565% | $105.8994 | $105.90 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,357.63 | $1,481.4787 | $1,481.47 | $1,481.40 | $1,481.60 |