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 | $176.26 | 13.102% | $199.3536 | $199.35 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
Purchase #2 | $184.31 | 6.539% | $196.362 | $196.36 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
Purchase #3 | $237.78 | 5.304% | $250.3919 | $250.39 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
Purchase #4 | $38.64 | 6.742% | $41.2451 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
Purchase #5 | $7.41 | 7.701% | $7.9806 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
Purchase #6 | $130.61 | 7.437% | $140.3235 | $140.32 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
Purchase #7 | $160.28 | 11.719% | $179.0632 | $179.06 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.29 | $1,014.7199 | $1,014.71 | $1,014.70 | $1,014.80 |