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 | $170.84 | 10.159% | $188.1956 | $188.20 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
Purchase #2 | $78.46 | 4.442% | $81.9452 | $81.95 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
Purchase #3 | $145.75 | 3.373% | $150.6661 | $150.67 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
Purchase #4 | $212.72 | 11.834% | $237.8933 | $237.89 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
Purchase #5 | $234.48 | 13.184% | $265.3938 | $265.39 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
Purchase #6 | $95.36 | 3.508% | $98.7052 | $98.71 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
Purchase #7 | $78.78 | 9.836% | $86.5288 | $86.53 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,016.39 | $1,109.3280 | $1,109.34 | $1,109.35 | $1,109.30 |