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 | $170.36 | 10.438% | $188.1422 | $188.14 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
Purchase #2 | $73.57 | 12.469% | $82.7434 | $82.74 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
Purchase #3 | $185.26 | 13.623% | $210.498 | $210.50 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
Purchase #4 | $236.40 | 12.762% | $266.5694 | $266.57 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
Purchase #5 | $144.34 | 6.379% | $153.5474 | $153.55 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
Purchase #6 | $180.55 | 5.244% | $190.018 | $190.02 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
Purchase #7 | $114.78 | 3.531% | $118.8329 | $118.83 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,105.26 | $1,210.3513 | $1,210.35 | $1,210.35 | $1,210.20 |