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 | $165.46 | 12.512% | $186.1624 | $186.16 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
Purchase #2 | $176.77 | 3.304% | $182.6105 | $182.61 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
Purchase #3 | $241.53 | 3.711% | $250.4932 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #4 | $17.64 | 6.595% | $18.8034 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #5 | $118.60 | 6.770% | $126.6292 | $126.63 | $126.65 | $126.60 |
Purchase #6 | $249.94 | 5.564% | $263.8467 | $263.85 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
Purchase #7 | $248.47 | 8.745% | $270.1987 | $270.20 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,218.41 | $1,298.7441 | $1,298.74 | $1,298.75 | $1,298.70 |