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 | $185.72 | 6.760% | $198.2747 | $198.27 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
Purchase #2 | $34.84 | 11.489% | $38.8428 | $38.84 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
Purchase #3 | $249.95 | 8.653% | $271.5782 | $271.58 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
Purchase #4 | $228.60 | 9.700% | $250.7742 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
Purchase #5 | $38.86 | 9.827% | $42.6788 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
Purchase #6 | $161.32 | 6.357% | $171.5751 | $171.58 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
Purchase #7 | $158.37 | 3.810% | $164.4039 | $164.40 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,057.66 | $1,138.1277 | $1,138.12 | $1,138.15 | $1,138.20 |