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 | $173.40 | 8.754% | $188.5794 | $188.58 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
Purchase #2 | $78.81 | 4.866% | $82.6449 | $82.64 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
Purchase #3 | $225.60 | 5.788% | $238.6577 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
Purchase #4 | $76.91 | 5.322% | $81.0032 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
Purchase #5 | $213.50 | 11.763% | $238.614 | $238.61 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
Purchase #6 | $239.60 | 9.414% | $262.1559 | $262.16 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
Purchase #7 | $38.79 | 13.228% | $43.9211 | $43.92 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,046.61 | $1,135.5762 | $1,135.57 | $1,135.55 | $1,135.60 |