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 | $171.26 | 8.107% | $185.144 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
Purchase #2 | $135.50 | 11.501% | $151.0839 | $151.08 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
Purchase #3 | $141.88 | 13.238% | $160.6621 | $160.66 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
Purchase #4 | $237.62 | 9.646% | $260.5408 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
Purchase #5 | $161.51 | 11.652% | $180.3291 | $180.33 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
Purchase #6 | $209.60 | 5.153% | $220.4007 | $220.40 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
Purchase #7 | $31.88 | 6.870% | $34.0702 | $34.07 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,089.25 | $1,192.2308 | $1,192.22 | $1,192.25 | $1,192.20 |