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 | $185.58 | 13.404% | $210.4551 | $210.46 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
Purchase #2 | $168.37 | 11.572% | $187.8538 | $187.85 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
Purchase #3 | $245.81 | 9.531% | $269.2382 | $269.24 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
Purchase #4 | $175.39 | 4.493% | $183.2703 | $183.27 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
Purchase #5 | $6.67 | 7.735% | $7.1859 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
Purchase #6 | $174.26 | 12.344% | $195.7707 | $195.77 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
Purchase #7 | $177.52 | 4.111% | $184.8178 | $184.82 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,133.60 | $1,238.5918 | $1,238.60 | $1,238.55 | $1,238.70 |