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 | $199.44 | 5.454% | $210.3175 | $210.32 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
Purchase #2 | $152.73 | 10.628% | $168.9621 | $168.96 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
Purchase #3 | $226.47 | 7.805% | $244.146 | $244.15 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
Purchase #4 | $45.25 | 10.523% | $50.0117 | $50.01 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Purchase #5 | $178.91 | 3.661% | $185.4599 | $185.46 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
Purchase #6 | $225.39 | 5.658% | $238.1426 | $238.14 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
Purchase #7 | $84.58 | 5.278% | $89.0441 | $89.04 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,112.77 | $1,186.0839 | $1,186.08 | $1,186.05 | $1,186.00 |