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 | $209.50 | 6.240% | $222.5728 | $222.57 | $222.55 | $222.60 |
Purchase #2 | $189.81 | 4.511% | $198.3723 | $198.37 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
Purchase #3 | $202.75 | 4.685% | $212.2488 | $212.25 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
Purchase #4 | $244.73 | 3.728% | $253.8535 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
Purchase #5 | $214.44 | 9.609% | $235.0455 | $235.05 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
Purchase #6 | $47.69 | 7.320% | $51.1809 | $51.18 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
Purchase #7 | $101.50 | 7.733% | $109.349 | $109.35 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,210.42 | $1,282.6228 | $1,282.62 | $1,282.60 | $1,282.60 |