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 | $194.96 | 13.244% | $220.7805 | $220.78 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
Purchase #2 | $172.82 | 7.759% | $186.2291 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
Purchase #3 | $71.99 | 8.855% | $78.3647 | $78.36 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
Purchase #4 | $110.49 | 9.137% | $120.5855 | $120.59 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
Purchase #5 | $163.71 | 5.569% | $172.827 | $172.83 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
Purchase #6 | $174.86 | 3.760% | $181.4347 | $181.43 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
Purchase #7 | $163.58 | 11.386% | $182.2052 | $182.21 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,052.41 | $1,142.4267 | $1,142.43 | $1,142.50 | $1,142.40 |