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 | $194.42 | 11.707% | $217.1807 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
Purchase #2 | $175.72 | 4.813% | $184.1774 | $184.18 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
Purchase #3 | $37.40 | 5.606% | $39.4966 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #4 | $33.53 | 6.196% | $35.6075 | $35.61 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
Purchase #5 | $93.81 | 13.844% | $106.7971 | $106.80 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
Purchase #6 | $226.95 | 4.597% | $237.3829 | $237.38 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
Purchase #7 | $241.37 | 7.457% | $259.369 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.20 | $1,080.0112 | $1,080.02 | $1,080.05 | $1,080.10 |