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 | $187.85 | 5.837% | $198.8148 | $198.81 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
Purchase #2 | $249.93 | 8.540% | $271.274 | $271.27 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
Purchase #3 | $242.97 | 10.358% | $268.1368 | $268.14 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
Purchase #4 | $128.57 | 9.203% | $140.4023 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
Purchase #5 | $178.95 | 12.789% | $201.8359 | $201.84 | $201.85 | $201.80 |
Purchase #6 | $250.55 | 12.731% | $282.4475 | $282.45 | $282.45 | $282.40 |
Purchase #7 | $151.85 | 11.111% | $168.7221 | $168.72 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,390.67 | $1,531.6334 | $1,531.63 | $1,531.60 | $1,531.50 |