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 | $182.42 | 4.175% | $190.036 | $190.04 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
Purchase #2 | $144.50 | 13.681% | $164.269 | $164.27 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
Purchase #3 | $170.72 | 5.802% | $180.6252 | $180.63 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
Purchase #4 | $70.84 | 5.364% | $74.6399 | $74.64 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
Purchase #5 | $226.91 | 9.424% | $248.294 | $248.29 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
Purchase #6 | $19.27 | 4.218% | $20.0828 | $20.08 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
Purchase #7 | $234.52 | 13.425% | $266.0043 | $266.00 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,049.18 | $1,143.9512 | $1,143.95 | $1,144.00 | $1,143.90 |