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 | $176.41 | 6.863% | $188.517 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #2 | $170.52 | 5.591% | $180.0538 | $180.05 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
Purchase #3 | $197.85 | 10.396% | $218.4185 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
Purchase #4 | $65.30 | 13.249% | $73.9516 | $73.95 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
Purchase #5 | $74.76 | 10.372% | $82.5141 | $82.51 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #6 | $132.88 | 4.784% | $139.237 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
Purchase #7 | $187.28 | 5.798% | $198.1385 | $198.14 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.00 | $1,080.8305 | $1,080.83 | $1,080.80 | $1,080.80 |