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 | $162.79 | 10.500% | $179.883 | $179.88 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
Purchase #2 | $176.35 | 4.503% | $184.291 | $184.29 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
Purchase #3 | $129.51 | 7.232% | $138.8762 | $138.88 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
Purchase #4 | $205.69 | 6.754% | $219.5823 | $219.58 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
Purchase #5 | $16.86 | 11.647% | $18.8237 | $18.82 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #6 | $204.68 | 9.280% | $223.6743 | $223.67 | $223.65 | $223.70 |
Purchase #7 | $223.92 | 5.517% | $236.2737 | $236.27 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,119.80 | $1,201.4042 | $1,201.39 | $1,201.40 | $1,201.50 |