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 | $189.31 | 10.578% | $209.3352 | $209.34 | $209.35 | $209.30 |
Purchase #2 | $135.53 | 5.704% | $143.2606 | $143.26 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
Purchase #3 | $118.80 | 11.537% | $132.506 | $132.51 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
Purchase #4 | $169.65 | 7.120% | $181.7291 | $181.73 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
Purchase #5 | $178.72 | 5.759% | $189.0125 | $189.01 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
Purchase #6 | $15.95 | 11.182% | $17.7335 | $17.73 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
Purchase #7 | $171.70 | 7.685% | $184.8951 | $184.90 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.66 | $1,058.4720 | $1,058.48 | $1,058.50 | $1,058.40 |