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 | $167.95 | 7.290% | $180.1936 | $180.19 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
Purchase #2 | $191.64 | 4.660% | $200.5704 | $200.57 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
Purchase #3 | $195.33 | 8.854% | $212.6245 | $212.62 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
Purchase #4 | $219.57 | 3.623% | $227.525 | $227.53 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
Purchase #5 | $136.51 | 11.393% | $152.0626 | $152.06 | $152.05 | $152.10 |
Purchase #6 | $189.96 | 12.833% | $214.3376 | $214.34 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
Purchase #7 | $113.87 | 10.194% | $125.4779 | $125.48 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,214.83 | $1,312.7916 | $1,312.79 | $1,312.80 | $1,312.80 |