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 | $179.67 | 5.110% | $188.8511 | $188.85 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
Purchase #2 | $250.48 | 3.218% | $258.5404 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
Purchase #3 | $123.40 | 12.591% | $138.9373 | $138.94 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
Purchase #4 | $54.36 | 9.116% | $59.3155 | $59.32 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
Purchase #5 | $175.56 | 10.811% | $194.5398 | $194.54 | $194.55 | $194.50 |
Purchase #6 | $43.76 | 7.167% | $46.8963 | $46.90 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
Purchase #7 | $240.43 | 8.310% | $260.4097 | $260.41 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,067.66 | $1,147.4901 | $1,147.50 | $1,147.50 | $1,147.40 |