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 | $209.50 | 4.445% | $218.8123 | $218.81 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
Purchase #2 | $179.68 | 5.753% | $190.017 | $190.02 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
Purchase #3 | $245.86 | 9.519% | $269.2634 | $269.26 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
Purchase #4 | $244.86 | 4.111% | $254.9262 | $254.93 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
Purchase #5 | $140.92 | 8.541% | $152.956 | $152.96 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
Purchase #6 | $106.33 | 10.111% | $117.081 | $117.08 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
Purchase #7 | $168.85 | 3.584% | $174.9016 | $174.90 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,296.00 | $1,377.9575 | $1,377.96 | $1,377.95 | $1,378.00 |