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 | $180.30 | 4.491% | $188.3973 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
Purchase #2 | $180.96 | 8.703% | $196.7089 | $196.71 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
Purchase #3 | $250.59 | 10.359% | $276.5486 | $276.55 | $276.55 | $276.50 |
Purchase #4 | $25.66 | 6.560% | $27.3433 | $27.34 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
Purchase #5 | $120.46 | 6.194% | $127.9213 | $127.92 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
Purchase #6 | $237.77 | 12.729% | $268.0357 | $268.04 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
Purchase #7 | $239.44 | 6.522% | $255.0563 | $255.06 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,235.18 | $1,340.0114 | $1,340.02 | $1,340.00 | $1,339.90 |