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 | $26.31 | 3.335% | $27.1874 | $27.19 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
Purchase #2 | $176.76 | 7.296% | $189.6564 | $189.66 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
Purchase #3 | $164.99 | 7.612% | $177.549 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
Purchase #4 | $207.85 | 5.682% | $219.66 | $219.66 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
Purchase #5 | $175.70 | 11.438% | $195.7966 | $195.80 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
Purchase #6 | $200.75 | 12.683% | $226.2111 | $226.21 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
Purchase #7 | $184.25 | 11.787% | $205.9675 | $205.97 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,136.61 | $1,242.0280 | $1,242.04 | $1,242.00 | $1,242.10 |