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 | $188.29 | 10.520% | $208.0981 | $208.10 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
Purchase #2 | $26.72 | 11.110% | $29.6886 | $29.69 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
Purchase #3 | $17.40 | 7.577% | $18.7184 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
Purchase #4 | $228.45 | 4.708% | $239.2054 | $239.21 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
Purchase #5 | $166.99 | 11.662% | $186.4644 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
Purchase #6 | $119.42 | 13.503% | $135.5453 | $135.55 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
Purchase #7 | $246.40 | 5.848% | $260.8095 | $260.81 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $993.67 | $1,078.5297 | $1,078.54 | $1,078.50 | $1,078.50 |