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 | $237.39 | 10.249% | $261.7201 | $261.72 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
Purchase #2 | $236.40 | 6.801% | $252.4776 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
Purchase #3 | $169.60 | 13.631% | $192.7182 | $192.72 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
Purchase #4 | $130.66 | 10.479% | $144.3519 | $144.35 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
Purchase #5 | $16.40 | 11.707% | $18.3199 | $18.32 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
Purchase #6 | $249.50 | 4.385% | $260.4406 | $260.44 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
Purchase #7 | $153.66 | 9.411% | $168.1209 | $168.12 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,193.61 | $1,298.1492 | $1,298.15 | $1,298.10 | $1,298.10 |