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 | $179.91 | 11.473% | $200.5511 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
Purchase #2 | $153.55 | 4.329% | $160.1972 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
Purchase #3 | $91.25 | 10.457% | $100.792 | $100.79 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
Purchase #4 | $139.37 | 12.819% | $157.2358 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
Purchase #5 | $245.50 | 9.388% | $268.5475 | $268.55 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
Purchase #6 | $149.98 | 12.441% | $168.639 | $168.64 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
Purchase #7 | $138.42 | 8.708% | $150.4736 | $150.47 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,097.98 | $1,206.4362 | $1,206.44 | $1,206.45 | $1,206.40 |