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 | $176.90 | 6.550% | $188.487 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #2 | $245.77 | 8.175% | $265.8617 | $265.86 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
Purchase #3 | $59.37 | 4.227% | $61.8796 | $61.88 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
Purchase #4 | $99.73 | 11.809% | $111.5071 | $111.51 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
Purchase #5 | $233.33 | 10.384% | $257.559 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
Purchase #6 | $222.53 | 7.295% | $238.7636 | $238.76 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
Purchase #7 | $221.33 | 7.587% | $238.1223 | $238.12 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,258.96 | $1,362.1803 | $1,362.18 | $1,362.15 | $1,362.30 |