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 | $211.47 | 8.366% | $229.1616 | $229.16 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
Purchase #2 | $35.68 | 4.132% | $37.1543 | $37.15 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
Purchase #3 | $52.41 | 13.748% | $59.6153 | $59.62 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
Purchase #4 | $231.82 | 5.372% | $244.2734 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
Purchase #5 | $175.33 | 8.869% | $190.88 | $190.88 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
Purchase #6 | $232.52 | 12.268% | $261.0456 | $261.05 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
Purchase #7 | $219.63 | 13.543% | $249.3745 | $249.37 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,158.86 | $1,271.5047 | $1,271.50 | $1,271.45 | $1,271.60 |