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 | $151.55 | 11.382% | $168.7994 | $168.80 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
Purchase #2 | $134.33 | 3.152% | $138.5641 | $138.56 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
Purchase #3 | $114.53 | 5.569% | $120.9082 | $120.91 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
Purchase #4 | $209.62 | 13.628% | $238.187 | $238.19 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
Purchase #5 | $178.67 | 4.843% | $187.323 | $187.32 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
Purchase #6 | $225.29 | 9.604% | $246.9269 | $246.93 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
Purchase #7 | $189.73 | 4.603% | $198.4633 | $198.46 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,203.72 | $1,299.1719 | $1,299.17 | $1,299.15 | $1,299.20 |