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 | $178.87 | 9.832% | $196.4565 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
Purchase #2 | $108.25 | 5.360% | $114.0522 | $114.05 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
Purchase #3 | $193.98 | 11.281% | $215.8629 | $215.86 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
Purchase #4 | $97.60 | 11.128% | $108.4609 | $108.46 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
Purchase #5 | $244.46 | 13.337% | $277.0636 | $277.06 | $277.05 | $277.10 |
Purchase #6 | $42.85 | 12.336% | $48.136 | $48.14 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
Purchase #7 | $174.55 | 13.687% | $198.4407 | $198.44 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,040.56 | $1,158.4728 | $1,158.47 | $1,158.45 | $1,158.60 |