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 | $178.28 | 10.436% | $196.8853 | $196.89 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
Purchase #2 | $122.57 | 7.588% | $131.8706 | $131.87 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
Purchase #3 | $138.57 | 12.399% | $155.7513 | $155.75 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
Purchase #4 | $230.92 | 7.617% | $248.5092 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
Purchase #5 | $198.89 | 9.217% | $217.2217 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
Purchase #6 | $186.95 | 5.775% | $197.7464 | $197.75 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
Purchase #7 | $240.71 | 5.110% | $253.0103 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,296.89 | $1,400.9948 | $1,401.00 | $1,400.95 | $1,401.00 |