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 | $168.66 | 6.840% | $180.1963 | $180.20 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
Purchase #2 | $10.54 | 12.562% | $11.864 | $11.86 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
Purchase #3 | $34.66 | 7.257% | $37.1753 | $37.18 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
Purchase #4 | $160.32 | 5.240% | $168.7208 | $168.72 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
Purchase #5 | $239.87 | 7.804% | $258.5895 | $258.59 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
Purchase #6 | $151.41 | 11.480% | $168.7919 | $168.79 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
Purchase #7 | $237.75 | 10.866% | $263.5839 | $263.58 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.21 | $1,088.9217 | $1,088.92 | $1,088.95 | $1,089.00 |