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 | $192.86 | 3.800% | $200.1887 | $200.19 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
Purchase #2 | $144.94 | 9.743% | $159.0615 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
Purchase #3 | $229.65 | 7.307% | $246.4305 | $246.43 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
Purchase #4 | $221.28 | 9.421% | $242.1268 | $242.13 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
Purchase #5 | $154.72 | 7.394% | $166.16 | $166.16 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
Purchase #6 | $248.34 | 6.374% | $264.1692 | $264.17 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
Purchase #7 | $247.78 | 4.583% | $259.1358 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,439.57 | $1,537.2725 | $1,537.28 | $1,537.30 | $1,537.30 |