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 | $181.59 | 3.857% | $188.5939 | $188.59 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
Purchase #2 | $205.78 | 13.346% | $233.2434 | $233.24 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
Purchase #3 | $76.49 | 12.729% | $86.2264 | $86.23 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
Purchase #4 | $84.85 | 5.560% | $89.5677 | $89.57 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
Purchase #5 | $211.81 | 12.519% | $238.3265 | $238.33 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
Purchase #6 | $171.30 | 6.828% | $182.9964 | $183.00 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
Purchase #7 | $47.82 | 10.580% | $52.8794 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.64 | $1,071.8337 | $1,071.84 | $1,071.90 | $1,071.80 |