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 | $174.34 | 10.711% | $193.0136 | $193.01 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
Purchase #2 | $220.51 | 8.633% | $239.5466 | $239.55 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
Purchase #3 | $88.33 | 11.252% | $98.2689 | $98.27 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
Purchase #4 | $167.41 | 6.700% | $178.6265 | $178.63 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
Purchase #5 | $160.70 | 10.666% | $177.8403 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
Purchase #6 | $117.74 | 13.682% | $133.8492 | $133.85 | $133.85 | $133.80 |
Purchase #7 | $240.83 | 6.446% | $256.3539 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,169.86 | $1,277.4990 | $1,277.50 | $1,277.50 | $1,277.40 |