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 | $179.97 | 10.443% | $198.7643 | $198.76 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
Purchase #2 | $83.71 | 3.534% | $86.6683 | $86.67 | $86.65 | $86.70 |
Purchase #3 | $198.75 | 11.134% | $220.8788 | $220.88 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
Purchase #4 | $231.25 | 8.683% | $251.3294 | $251.33 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
Purchase #5 | $178.87 | 8.249% | $193.625 | $193.63 | $193.65 | $193.60 |
Purchase #6 | $79.25 | 5.530% | $83.6325 | $83.63 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
Purchase #7 | $166.60 | 10.346% | $183.8364 | $183.84 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,118.40 | $1,218.7347 | $1,218.74 | $1,218.80 | $1,218.70 |