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 | $158.99 | 13.789% | $180.9131 | $180.91 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
Purchase #2 | $68.50 | 11.660% | $76.4871 | $76.49 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
Purchase #3 | $174.42 | 12.691% | $196.5556 | $196.56 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
Purchase #4 | $223.82 | 3.645% | $231.9782 | $231.98 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
Purchase #5 | $216.53 | 10.497% | $239.2592 | $239.26 | $239.25 | $239.30 |
Purchase #6 | $185.85 | 5.609% | $196.2743 | $196.27 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
Purchase #7 | $243.89 | 11.693% | $272.4081 | $272.41 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,272.00 | $1,393.8756 | $1,393.88 | $1,393.85 | $1,394.00 |