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 | $192.50 | 12.292% | $216.1621 | $216.16 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
Purchase #2 | $179.26 | 5.287% | $188.7375 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
Purchase #3 | $242.90 | 13.295% | $275.1936 | $275.19 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
Purchase #4 | $161.38 | 7.355% | $173.2495 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
Purchase #5 | $77.38 | 11.298% | $86.1224 | $86.12 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
Purchase #6 | $23.86 | 4.303% | $24.8867 | $24.89 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
Purchase #7 | $128.82 | 8.820% | $140.1819 | $140.18 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,006.10 | $1,104.5337 | $1,104.53 | $1,104.55 | $1,104.50 |