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 | $190.36 | 9.456% | $208.3604 | $208.36 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
Purchase #2 | $172.92 | 4.491% | $180.6858 | $180.69 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
Purchase #3 | $117.77 | 5.272% | $123.9788 | $123.98 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
Purchase #4 | $132.94 | 11.688% | $148.478 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
Purchase #5 | $88.98 | 12.688% | $100.2698 | $100.27 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
Purchase #6 | $185.89 | 6.670% | $198.2889 | $198.29 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
Purchase #7 | $166.52 | 13.772% | $189.4531 | $189.45 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,055.38 | $1,149.5148 | $1,149.52 | $1,149.55 | $1,149.70 |