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 | $189.96 | 10.853% | $210.5764 | $210.58 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
Purchase #2 | $13.27 | 11.132% | $14.7472 | $14.75 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
Purchase #3 | $184.54 | 6.352% | $196.262 | $196.26 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
Purchase #4 | $184.43 | 4.302% | $192.3642 | $192.36 | $192.35 | $192.40 |
Purchase #5 | $161.60 | 6.781% | $172.5581 | $172.56 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
Purchase #6 | $133.72 | 4.218% | $139.3603 | $139.36 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
Purchase #7 | $162.57 | 6.107% | $172.4981 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,030.09 | $1,098.3663 | $1,098.37 | $1,098.35 | $1,098.50 |