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 | $189.89 | 5.379% | $200.1042 | $200.10 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
Purchase #2 | $158.81 | 3.140% | $163.7966 | $163.80 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
Purchase #3 | $167.30 | 13.548% | $189.9658 | $189.97 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
Purchase #4 | $121.80 | 4.741% | $127.5745 | $127.57 | $127.55 | $127.60 |
Purchase #5 | $109.68 | 12.619% | $123.5205 | $123.52 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
Purchase #6 | $244.58 | 4.666% | $255.9921 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
Purchase #7 | $37.34 | 8.135% | $40.3776 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.40 | $1,101.3313 | $1,101.33 | $1,101.30 | $1,101.40 |