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 | $178.87 | 7.370% | $192.0527 | $192.05 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
Purchase #2 | $176.42 | 5.191% | $185.578 | $185.58 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
Purchase #3 | $198.42 | 6.255% | $210.8312 | $210.83 | $210.85 | $210.80 |
Purchase #4 | $51.70 | 3.343% | $53.4283 | $53.43 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
Purchase #5 | $143.84 | 11.403% | $160.2421 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
Purchase #6 | $129.85 | 6.408% | $138.1708 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
Purchase #7 | $159.97 | 7.387% | $171.787 | $171.79 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,039.07 | $1,112.0901 | $1,112.09 | $1,112.15 | $1,112.10 |