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 | $186.59 | 6.179% | $198.1194 | $198.12 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
Purchase #2 | $140.27 | 8.682% | $152.4482 | $152.45 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
Purchase #3 | $157.85 | 7.245% | $169.2862 | $169.29 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
Purchase #4 | $102.93 | 5.616% | $108.7105 | $108.71 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
Purchase #5 | $176.50 | 7.733% | $190.1487 | $190.15 | $190.15 | $190.10 |
Purchase #6 | $90.57 | 9.485% | $99.1606 | $99.16 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
Purchase #7 | $150.78 | 13.303% | $170.8383 | $170.84 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.49 | $1,088.7119 | $1,088.72 | $1,088.70 | $1,088.60 |