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 | $158.52 | 13.143% | $179.3543 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
Purchase #2 | $205.37 | 11.162% | $228.2934 | $228.29 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
Purchase #3 | $212.34 | 12.858% | $239.6427 | $239.64 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
Purchase #4 | $192.97 | 3.647% | $200.0076 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Purchase #5 | $132.74 | 3.647% | $137.581 | $137.58 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
Purchase #6 | $116.78 | 10.497% | $129.0384 | $129.04 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
Purchase #7 | $235.48 | 12.632% | $265.2258 | $265.23 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,254.20 | $1,379.1432 | $1,379.14 | $1,379.20 | $1,379.10 |