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 | $200.60 | 9.695% | $220.0482 | $220.05 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
Purchase #2 | $122.47 | 7.404% | $131.5377 | $131.54 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
Purchase #3 | $205.33 | 11.707% | $229.368 | $229.37 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
Purchase #4 | $152.89 | 13.717% | $173.8619 | $173.86 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
Purchase #5 | $151.49 | 4.676% | $158.5737 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
Purchase #6 | $149.25 | 6.431% | $158.8483 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
Purchase #7 | $112.82 | 3.328% | $116.5746 | $116.57 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,094.85 | $1,188.8124 | $1,188.81 | $1,188.75 | $1,188.80 |