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 | $187.98 | 9.840% | $206.4772 | $206.48 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
Purchase #2 | $166.26 | 13.326% | $188.4158 | $188.42 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
Purchase #3 | $35.76 | 4.337% | $37.3109 | $37.31 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
Purchase #4 | $207.47 | 3.869% | $215.497 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
Purchase #5 | $212.54 | 10.657% | $235.1904 | $235.19 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
Purchase #6 | $181.44 | 9.531% | $198.733 | $198.73 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
Purchase #7 | $72.77 | 7.495% | $78.2241 | $78.22 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,064.22 | $1,159.8484 | $1,159.85 | $1,159.85 | $1,159.80 |