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 | $179.95 | 8.269% | $194.8301 | $194.83 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
Purchase #2 | $192.56 | 9.509% | $210.8705 | $210.87 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
Purchase #3 | $246.80 | 11.374% | $274.871 | $274.87 | $274.85 | $274.90 |
Purchase #4 | $108.32 | 10.393% | $119.5777 | $119.58 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
Purchase #5 | $72.54 | 7.808% | $78.2039 | $78.20 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #6 | $249.35 | 12.784% | $281.2269 | $281.23 | $281.25 | $281.20 |
Purchase #7 | $179.90 | 9.370% | $196.7566 | $196.76 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,229.42 | $1,356.3367 | $1,356.34 | $1,356.35 | $1,356.40 |