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 | $113.99 | 5.380% | $120.1227 | $120.12 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
Purchase #2 | $100.46 | 8.456% | $108.9549 | $108.95 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
Purchase #3 | $132.36 | 12.778% | $149.273 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
Purchase #4 | $188.42 | 12.458% | $211.8934 | $211.89 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
Purchase #5 | $186.55 | 5.482% | $196.7767 | $196.78 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
Purchase #6 | $232.25 | 13.239% | $262.9976 | $263.00 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
Purchase #7 | $115.98 | 9.330% | $126.8009 | $126.80 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,070.01 | $1,176.8192 | $1,176.81 | $1,176.80 | $1,176.90 |