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 | $152.56 | 10.251% | $168.1989 | $168.20 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
Purchase #2 | $117.39 | 9.531% | $128.5784 | $128.58 | $128.60 | $128.60 |
Purchase #3 | $238.45 | 4.356% | $248.8369 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
Purchase #4 | $224.33 | 7.248% | $240.5894 | $240.59 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
Purchase #5 | $109.96 | 3.755% | $114.089 | $114.09 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
Purchase #6 | $20.52 | 4.673% | $21.4789 | $21.48 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #7 | $158.42 | 6.737% | $169.0928 | $169.09 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,021.63 | $1,090.8643 | $1,090.87 | $1,090.95 | $1,090.90 |