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 | $179.81 | 4.558% | $188.0057 | $188.01 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
Purchase #2 | $185.64 | 6.833% | $198.3248 | $198.32 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
Purchase #3 | $181.54 | 12.183% | $203.657 | $203.66 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
Purchase #4 | $63.70 | 8.699% | $69.2413 | $69.24 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
Purchase #5 | $142.37 | 12.216% | $159.7619 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
Purchase #6 | $242.94 | 13.263% | $275.1611 | $275.16 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
Purchase #7 | $77.96 | 9.841% | $85.632 | $85.63 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,073.96 | $1,179.7838 | $1,179.78 | $1,179.75 | $1,179.80 |