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 | $171.52 | 10.122% | $188.8813 | $188.88 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
Purchase #2 | $93.37 | 3.694% | $96.8191 | $96.82 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
Purchase #3 | $208.52 | 4.668% | $218.2537 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
Purchase #4 | $173.63 | 12.805% | $195.8633 | $195.86 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
Purchase #5 | $212.47 | 12.574% | $239.186 | $239.19 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
Purchase #6 | $250.70 | 7.807% | $270.2721 | $270.27 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
Purchase #7 | $58.46 | 3.129% | $60.2892 | $60.29 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,168.67 | $1,269.5647 | $1,269.56 | $1,269.55 | $1,269.70 |