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 | $168.89 | 3.847% | $175.3872 | $175.39 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
Purchase #2 | $37.28 | 4.171% | $38.8349 | $38.83 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
Purchase #3 | $181.53 | 4.860% | $190.3524 | $190.35 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
Purchase #4 | $230.25 | 13.155% | $260.5394 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
Purchase #5 | $188.31 | 3.345% | $194.609 | $194.61 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
Purchase #6 | $246.84 | 13.402% | $279.9215 | $279.92 | $279.90 | $279.90 |
Purchase #7 | $235.50 | 5.736% | $249.0083 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,288.60 | $1,388.6527 | $1,388.65 | $1,388.65 | $1,388.60 |