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 | $188.69 | 6.302% | $200.5812 | $200.58 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
Purchase #2 | $249.81 | 11.483% | $278.4957 | $278.50 | $278.50 | $278.50 |
Purchase #3 | $243.53 | 7.673% | $262.2161 | $262.22 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
Purchase #4 | $162.47 | 13.111% | $183.7714 | $183.77 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
Purchase #5 | $134.90 | 3.748% | $139.9561 | $139.96 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
Purchase #6 | $77.82 | 5.413% | $82.0324 | $82.03 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
Purchase #7 | $44.33 | 13.833% | $50.4622 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,101.55 | $1,197.5151 | $1,197.52 | $1,197.50 | $1,197.60 |