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 | $169.59 | 13.482% | $192.4541 | $192.45 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
Purchase #2 | $118.95 | 3.699% | $123.35 | $123.35 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
Purchase #3 | $155.69 | 13.508% | $176.7206 | $176.72 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
Purchase #4 | $188.38 | 4.494% | $196.8458 | $196.85 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
Purchase #5 | $24.94 | 12.578% | $28.077 | $28.08 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
Purchase #6 | $193.75 | 3.260% | $200.0663 | $200.07 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
Purchase #7 | $232.47 | 8.742% | $252.7925 | $252.79 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,083.77 | $1,170.3063 | $1,170.31 | $1,170.30 | $1,170.40 |