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 | $191.99 | 3.645% | $198.988 | $198.99 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
Purchase #2 | $179.44 | 4.601% | $187.696 | $187.70 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
Purchase #3 | $176.63 | 11.212% | $196.4338 | $196.43 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
Purchase #4 | $139.75 | 3.744% | $144.9822 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
Purchase #5 | $48.99 | 9.696% | $53.7401 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
Purchase #6 | $186.61 | 6.135% | $198.0585 | $198.06 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
Purchase #7 | $178.72 | 7.817% | $192.6905 | $192.69 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,102.13 | $1,172.5891 | $1,172.59 | $1,172.65 | $1,172.60 |