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 | $178.76 | 6.277% | $189.9808 | $189.98 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
Purchase #2 | $210.76 | 9.708% | $231.2206 | $231.22 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
Purchase #3 | $249.70 | 12.776% | $281.6017 | $281.60 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
Purchase #4 | $118.58 | 6.641% | $126.4549 | $126.45 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
Purchase #5 | $172.99 | 13.743% | $196.764 | $196.76 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
Purchase #6 | $97.58 | 10.494% | $107.82 | $107.82 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
Purchase #7 | $156.28 | 7.241% | $167.5962 | $167.60 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,184.65 | $1,301.4382 | $1,301.43 | $1,301.40 | $1,301.50 |