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 | $171.90 | 9.709% | $188.5898 | $188.59 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
Purchase #2 | $87.92 | 3.230% | $90.7598 | $90.76 | $90.75 | $90.80 |
Purchase #3 | $203.71 | 6.295% | $216.5335 | $216.53 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
Purchase #4 | $175.42 | 5.371% | $184.8418 | $184.84 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
Purchase #5 | $88.88 | 7.611% | $95.6447 | $95.64 | $95.65 | $95.60 |
Purchase #6 | $54.80 | 10.375% | $60.4855 | $60.49 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
Purchase #7 | $188.89 | 6.564% | $201.2887 | $201.29 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.52 | $1,038.1438 | $1,038.14 | $1,038.20 | $1,038.10 |