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 | $189.93 | 3.406% | $196.399 | $196.40 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
Purchase #2 | $17.68 | 5.109% | $18.5833 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
Purchase #3 | $210.99 | 4.538% | $220.5647 | $220.56 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
Purchase #4 | $212.28 | 4.229% | $221.2573 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
Purchase #5 | $234.89 | 10.785% | $260.2229 | $260.22 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
Purchase #6 | $76.67 | 7.592% | $82.4908 | $82.49 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #7 | $227.40 | 13.703% | $258.5606 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,169.84 | $1,258.0786 | $1,258.07 | $1,258.05 | $1,258.20 |