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 | $174.64 | 3.160% | $180.1586 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
Purchase #2 | $230.27 | 5.872% | $243.7915 | $243.79 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
Purchase #3 | $198.95 | 8.368% | $215.5981 | $215.60 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
Purchase #4 | $49.86 | 7.173% | $53.4365 | $53.44 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
Purchase #5 | $218.76 | 7.864% | $235.9633 | $235.96 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
Purchase #6 | $113.83 | 12.211% | $127.7298 | $127.73 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
Purchase #7 | $230.29 | 4.154% | $239.8562 | $239.86 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,216.60 | $1,296.5340 | $1,296.54 | $1,296.55 | $1,296.60 |