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 | $156.56 | 10.124% | $172.4101 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
Purchase #2 | $125.62 | 4.382% | $131.1247 | $131.12 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
Purchase #3 | $246.39 | 13.461% | $279.5566 | $279.56 | $279.55 | $279.60 |
Purchase #4 | $37.43 | 8.601% | $40.6494 | $40.65 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
Purchase #5 | $67.73 | 13.623% | $76.9569 | $76.96 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
Purchase #6 | $230.87 | 7.803% | $248.8848 | $248.88 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
Purchase #7 | $230.80 | 3.681% | $239.2957 | $239.30 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,095.40 | $1,188.8782 | $1,188.88 | $1,188.85 | $1,188.90 |