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 | $25.37 | 5.706% | $26.8176 | $26.82 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
Purchase #2 | $183.35 | 3.169% | $189.1604 | $189.16 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
Purchase #3 | $182.74 | 11.202% | $203.2105 | $203.21 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
Purchase #4 | $234.52 | 6.429% | $249.5973 | $249.60 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
Purchase #5 | $174.33 | 9.761% | $191.3464 | $191.35 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
Purchase #6 | $178.72 | 6.341% | $190.0526 | $190.05 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
Purchase #7 | $151.82 | 5.795% | $160.618 | $160.62 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,130.85 | $1,210.8028 | $1,210.81 | $1,210.75 | $1,210.80 |