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 | $250.43 | 8.149% | $270.8375 | $270.84 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
Purchase #2 | $107.78 | 4.187% | $112.2927 | $112.29 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
Purchase #3 | $189.26 | 13.209% | $214.2594 | $214.26 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
Purchase #4 | $180.51 | 3.510% | $186.8459 | $186.85 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
Purchase #5 | $177.60 | 6.626% | $189.3678 | $189.37 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
Purchase #6 | $114.96 | 10.331% | $126.8365 | $126.84 | $126.85 | $126.80 |
Purchase #7 | $164.35 | 11.628% | $183.4606 | $183.46 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,184.89 | $1,283.9004 | $1,283.91 | $1,283.90 | $1,283.90 |