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 | $212.80 | 13.158% | $240.8002 | $240.80 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
Purchase #2 | $198.96 | 12.738% | $224.3035 | $224.30 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
Purchase #3 | $178.27 | 4.802% | $186.8305 | $186.83 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
Purchase #4 | $178.70 | 4.407% | $186.5753 | $186.58 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
Purchase #5 | $119.57 | 9.477% | $130.9016 | $130.90 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
Purchase #6 | $50.50 | 8.355% | $54.7193 | $54.72 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
Purchase #7 | $197.60 | 5.648% | $208.7604 | $208.76 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,136.40 | $1,232.8908 | $1,232.89 | $1,232.90 | $1,232.90 |