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 | $186.25 | 7.548% | $200.3082 | $200.31 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #2 | $159.72 | 10.411% | $176.3484 | $176.35 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
Purchase #3 | $155.79 | 4.354% | $162.5731 | $162.57 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
Purchase #4 | $186.80 | 4.716% | $195.6095 | $195.61 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
Purchase #5 | $50.54 | 11.350% | $56.2763 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
Purchase #6 | $196.58 | 9.525% | $215.3042 | $215.30 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
Purchase #7 | $237.71 | 11.360% | $264.7139 | $264.71 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,173.39 | $1,271.1336 | $1,271.13 | $1,271.10 | $1,271.10 |