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 | $172.49 | 8.700% | $187.4966 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
Purchase #2 | $57.28 | 9.652% | $62.8087 | $62.81 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
Purchase #3 | $223.93 | 13.603% | $254.3912 | $254.39 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
Purchase #4 | $39.54 | 9.389% | $43.2524 | $43.25 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
Purchase #5 | $193.81 | 8.585% | $210.4486 | $210.45 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
Purchase #6 | $154.86 | 3.438% | $160.1841 | $160.18 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
Purchase #7 | $172.40 | 10.675% | $190.8037 | $190.80 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,014.31 | $1,109.3853 | $1,109.38 | $1,109.40 | $1,109.40 |