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 | $187.50 | 4.568% | $196.065 | $196.07 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
Purchase #2 | $250.63 | 11.665% | $279.866 | $279.87 | $279.85 | $279.90 |
Purchase #3 | $153.45 | 3.227% | $158.4018 | $158.40 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
Purchase #4 | $162.45 | 4.852% | $170.3321 | $170.33 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
Purchase #5 | $180.87 | 12.731% | $203.8966 | $203.90 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
Purchase #6 | $160.80 | 7.156% | $172.3068 | $172.31 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
Purchase #7 | $164.65 | 9.543% | $180.3625 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,260.35 | $1,361.2308 | $1,361.24 | $1,361.20 | $1,361.30 |