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 | $157.39 | 8.404% | $170.6171 | $170.62 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
Purchase #2 | $231.68 | 7.727% | $249.5819 | $249.58 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
Purchase #3 | $179.31 | 7.456% | $192.6794 | $192.68 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
Purchase #4 | $9.60 | 12.857% | $10.8343 | $10.83 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
Purchase #5 | $212.78 | 3.482% | $220.189 | $220.19 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
Purchase #6 | $154.38 | 10.233% | $170.1777 | $170.18 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
Purchase #7 | $224.76 | 5.351% | $236.7869 | $236.79 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,169.90 | $1,250.8663 | $1,250.87 | $1,250.95 | $1,250.90 |