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 | $173.35 | 7.227% | $185.878 | $185.88 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
Purchase #2 | $239.62 | 7.749% | $258.1882 | $258.19 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
Purchase #3 | $90.39 | 10.467% | $99.8511 | $99.85 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
Purchase #4 | $146.85 | 9.116% | $160.2368 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
Purchase #5 | $225.36 | 8.535% | $244.5945 | $244.59 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
Purchase #6 | $156.82 | 7.324% | $168.3055 | $168.31 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
Purchase #7 | $249.64 | 10.538% | $275.9471 | $275.95 | $275.95 | $275.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,282.03 | $1,393.0012 | $1,393.01 | $1,393.05 | $1,393.00 |