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 | $188.69 | 6.373% | $200.7152 | $200.72 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
Purchase #2 | $178.70 | 3.141% | $184.313 | $184.31 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
Purchase #3 | $239.43 | 6.850% | $255.831 | $255.83 | $255.85 | $255.80 |
Purchase #4 | $220.63 | 8.300% | $238.9423 | $238.94 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
Purchase #5 | $30.32 | 3.645% | $31.4252 | $31.43 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
Purchase #6 | $155.44 | 12.467% | $174.8187 | $174.82 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
Purchase #7 | $114.88 | 13.712% | $130.6323 | $130.63 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,128.09 | $1,216.6777 | $1,216.68 | $1,216.70 | $1,216.50 |