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 | $164.68 | 4.607% | $172.2668 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
Purchase #2 | $190.91 | 5.201% | $200.8392 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
Purchase #3 | $223.72 | 3.441% | $231.4182 | $231.42 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
Purchase #4 | $103.45 | 9.843% | $113.6326 | $113.63 | $113.65 | $113.60 |
Purchase #5 | $188.39 | 6.242% | $200.1493 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
Purchase #6 | $198.81 | 13.300% | $225.2517 | $225.25 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
Purchase #7 | $175.54 | 11.399% | $195.5498 | $195.55 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,245.50 | $1,339.1076 | $1,339.11 | $1,339.10 | $1,339.00 |