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 | $174.98 | 7.537% | $188.1682 | $188.17 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
Purchase #2 | $202.34 | 4.231% | $210.901 | $210.90 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
Purchase #3 | $23.58 | 5.449% | $24.8649 | $24.86 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
Purchase #4 | $78.67 | 7.840% | $84.8377 | $84.84 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
Purchase #5 | $86.51 | 8.169% | $93.577 | $93.58 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
Purchase #6 | $238.38 | 5.493% | $251.4742 | $251.47 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
Purchase #7 | $170.38 | 9.196% | $186.0481 | $186.05 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.84 | $1,039.8711 | $1,039.87 | $1,039.85 | $1,039.90 |