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 | $183.67 | 9.329% | $200.8046 | $200.80 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
Purchase #2 | $89.29 | 13.362% | $101.2209 | $101.22 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
Purchase #3 | $73.73 | 7.625% | $79.3519 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
Purchase #4 | $207.44 | 8.115% | $224.2738 | $224.27 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
Purchase #5 | $125.56 | 11.723% | $140.2794 | $140.28 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
Purchase #6 | $160.30 | 7.492% | $172.3097 | $172.31 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
Purchase #7 | $236.48 | 10.261% | $260.7452 | $260.75 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,076.47 | $1,178.9855 | $1,178.98 | $1,178.95 | $1,179.00 |