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 | $177.99 | 6.279% | $189.166 | $189.17 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
Purchase #2 | $122.70 | 6.843% | $131.0964 | $131.10 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
Purchase #3 | $192.46 | 7.182% | $206.2825 | $206.28 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
Purchase #4 | $179.46 | 3.457% | $185.6639 | $185.66 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
Purchase #5 | $245.50 | 4.659% | $256.9378 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
Purchase #6 | $161.85 | 4.408% | $168.9843 | $168.98 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
Purchase #7 | $203.37 | 8.435% | $220.5243 | $220.52 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,283.33 | $1,358.6552 | $1,358.65 | $1,358.65 | $1,358.70 |