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 | $172.78 | 8.859% | $188.0866 | $188.09 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
Purchase #2 | $39.99 | 6.283% | $42.5026 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #3 | $163.28 | 9.353% | $178.5516 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
Purchase #4 | $244.27 | 3.358% | $252.4726 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
Purchase #5 | $83.81 | 8.247% | $90.7218 | $90.72 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #6 | $226.75 | 3.451% | $234.5751 | $234.58 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
Purchase #7 | $240.26 | 4.220% | $250.399 | $250.40 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,171.14 | $1,237.3093 | $1,237.31 | $1,237.30 | $1,237.40 |