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 | $164.25 | 7.189% | $176.0579 | $176.06 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
Purchase #2 | $131.45 | 11.502% | $146.5694 | $146.57 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
Purchase #3 | $222.35 | 9.377% | $243.1998 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
Purchase #4 | $18.61 | 3.502% | $19.2617 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
Purchase #5 | $237.76 | 11.574% | $265.2783 | $265.28 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
Purchase #6 | $248.51 | 3.187% | $256.43 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
Purchase #7 | $185.49 | 13.352% | $210.2566 | $210.26 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,208.42 | $1,317.0537 | $1,317.06 | $1,317.05 | $1,317.20 |