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 | $202.29 | 3.258% | $208.8806 | $208.88 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
Purchase #2 | $89.98 | 6.723% | $96.0294 | $96.03 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
Purchase #3 | $69.47 | 13.611% | $78.9256 | $78.93 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
Purchase #4 | $218.65 | 4.409% | $228.2903 | $228.29 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
Purchase #5 | $239.61 | 3.601% | $248.2384 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
Purchase #6 | $159.99 | 12.685% | $180.2847 | $180.28 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
Purchase #7 | $126.62 | 4.717% | $132.5927 | $132.59 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,106.61 | $1,173.2417 | $1,173.24 | $1,173.35 | $1,173.20 |