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 | $170.71 | 10.338% | $188.358 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
Purchase #2 | $71.31 | 12.806% | $80.442 | $80.44 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
Purchase #3 | $149.47 | 3.815% | $155.1723 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
Purchase #4 | $148.31 | 6.868% | $158.4959 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
Purchase #5 | $193.88 | 13.585% | $220.2186 | $220.22 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
Purchase #6 | $200.34 | 5.859% | $212.0779 | $212.08 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
Purchase #7 | $155.94 | 9.600% | $170.9102 | $170.91 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,089.96 | $1,185.6749 | $1,185.68 | $1,185.65 | $1,185.70 |