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 | $221.58 | 8.384% | $240.1573 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
Purchase #2 | $67.93 | 13.171% | $76.8771 | $76.88 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
Purchase #3 | $205.52 | 12.461% | $231.1298 | $231.13 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
Purchase #4 | $30.87 | 3.332% | $31.8986 | $31.90 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
Purchase #5 | $160.57 | 3.868% | $166.7808 | $166.78 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
Purchase #6 | $235.65 | 7.251% | $252.737 | $252.74 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
Purchase #7 | $170.25 | 11.458% | $189.7572 | $189.76 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,092.37 | $1,189.3378 | $1,189.35 | $1,189.40 | $1,189.40 |