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 | $179.89 | 4.786% | $188.4995 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #2 | $119.87 | 10.824% | $132.8447 | $132.84 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
Purchase #3 | $178.35 | 7.584% | $191.8761 | $191.88 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
Purchase #4 | $229.50 | 3.760% | $238.1292 | $238.13 | $238.15 | $238.10 |
Purchase #5 | $228.74 | 6.722% | $244.1159 | $244.12 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
Purchase #6 | $196.51 | 3.742% | $203.8634 | $203.86 | $203.85 | $203.90 |
Purchase #7 | $28.32 | 10.654% | $31.3372 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,161.18 | $1,230.6660 | $1,230.67 | $1,230.70 | $1,230.60 |