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 | $196.82 | 6.830% | $210.2628 | $210.26 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
Purchase #2 | $249.28 | 13.454% | $282.8181 | $282.82 | $282.80 | $282.80 |
Purchase #3 | $241.83 | 5.800% | $255.8561 | $255.86 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
Purchase #4 | $157.52 | 4.476% | $164.5706 | $164.57 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
Purchase #5 | $188.55 | 6.285% | $200.4004 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #6 | $248.95 | 5.109% | $261.6689 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
Purchase #7 | $208.51 | 4.368% | $217.6177 | $217.62 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,491.46 | $1,593.1946 | $1,593.20 | $1,593.10 | $1,593.30 |