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 | $177.73 | 10.438% | $196.2815 | $196.28 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
Purchase #2 | $115.82 | 3.804% | $120.2258 | $120.23 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
Purchase #3 | $116.83 | 11.576% | $130.3542 | $130.35 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
Purchase #4 | $115.34 | 9.869% | $126.7229 | $126.72 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
Purchase #5 | $37.31 | 7.443% | $40.087 | $40.09 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
Purchase #6 | $56.66 | 5.593% | $59.829 | $59.83 | $59.85 | $59.80 |
Purchase #7 | $24.61 | 6.790% | $26.281 | $26.28 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $644.30 | $699.7814 | $699.78 | $699.85 | $699.80 |