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 | $9.75 | 4.543% | $10.1929 | $10.19 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
Purchase #2 | $131.42 | 6.831% | $140.3973 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
Purchase #3 | $189.34 | 12.842% | $213.655 | $213.66 | $213.65 | $213.70 |
Purchase #4 | $207.86 | 8.775% | $226.0997 | $226.10 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
Purchase #5 | $221.55 | 12.741% | $249.7777 | $249.78 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
Purchase #6 | $237.97 | 7.567% | $255.9772 | $255.98 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
Purchase #7 | $179.87 | 7.518% | $193.3926 | $193.39 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,177.76 | $1,289.4924 | $1,289.50 | $1,289.55 | $1,289.60 |