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 | $188.49 | 4.709% | $197.366 | $197.37 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
Purchase #2 | $79.65 | 4.412% | $83.1642 | $83.16 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
Purchase #3 | $132.54 | 6.119% | $140.6501 | $140.65 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
Purchase #4 | $224.57 | 13.252% | $254.33 | $254.33 | $254.35 | $254.30 |
Purchase #5 | $189.74 | 4.617% | $198.5003 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
Purchase #6 | $163.82 | 6.397% | $174.2996 | $174.30 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
Purchase #7 | $163.90 | 10.227% | $180.6621 | $180.66 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,142.71 | $1,228.9723 | $1,228.97 | $1,228.95 | $1,229.10 |