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 | $172.68 | 6.253% | $183.4777 | $183.48 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
Purchase #2 | $211.52 | 9.114% | $230.7979 | $230.80 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
Purchase #3 | $163.66 | 12.853% | $184.6952 | $184.70 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
Purchase #4 | $187.49 | 6.799% | $200.2374 | $200.24 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
Purchase #5 | $188.25 | 3.325% | $194.5093 | $194.51 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
Purchase #6 | $168.93 | 8.510% | $183.3059 | $183.31 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
Purchase #7 | $157.29 | 8.178% | $170.1532 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,249.82 | $1,347.1766 | $1,347.19 | $1,347.20 | $1,347.20 |