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 | $159.94 | 12.690% | $180.2364 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
Purchase #2 | $17.57 | 9.408% | $19.223 | $19.22 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
Purchase #3 | $147.55 | 11.323% | $164.2571 | $164.26 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
Purchase #4 | $167.71 | 3.392% | $173.3987 | $173.40 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
Purchase #5 | $177.47 | 8.292% | $192.1858 | $192.19 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
Purchase #6 | $211.85 | 7.202% | $227.1074 | $227.11 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
Purchase #7 | $233.71 | 6.497% | $248.8941 | $248.89 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,115.80 | $1,205.3025 | $1,205.31 | $1,205.30 | $1,205.30 |