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 | $199.26 | 5.407% | $210.034 | $210.03 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
Purchase #2 | $237.68 | 13.498% | $269.762 | $269.76 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
Purchase #3 | $160.57 | 6.762% | $171.4277 | $171.43 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
Purchase #4 | $150.29 | 11.425% | $167.4606 | $167.46 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
Purchase #5 | $194.36 | 4.789% | $203.6679 | $203.67 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
Purchase #6 | $158.96 | 6.261% | $168.9125 | $168.91 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
Purchase #7 | $163.36 | 7.686% | $175.9158 | $175.92 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,264.48 | $1,367.1805 | $1,367.18 | $1,367.15 | $1,367.20 |