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 | $158.43 | 7.461% | $170.2505 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
Purchase #2 | $182.62 | 4.628% | $191.0717 | $191.07 | $191.05 | $191.10 |
Purchase #3 | $189.40 | 3.811% | $196.618 | $196.62 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #4 | $205.71 | 12.432% | $231.2839 | $231.28 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
Purchase #5 | $240.37 | 9.814% | $263.9599 | $263.96 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
Purchase #6 | $104.91 | 6.606% | $111.8404 | $111.84 | $111.85 | $111.80 |
Purchase #7 | $62.62 | 4.451% | $65.4072 | $65.41 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,144.06 | $1,230.4316 | $1,230.43 | $1,230.40 | $1,230.50 |