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 | $173.75 | 4.432% | $181.4506 | $181.45 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
Purchase #2 | $217.98 | 11.275% | $242.5572 | $242.56 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
Purchase #3 | $36.66 | 10.775% | $40.6101 | $40.61 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
Purchase #4 | $39.85 | 13.339% | $45.1656 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
Purchase #5 | $249.65 | 13.118% | $282.3991 | $282.40 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
Purchase #6 | $63.60 | 8.770% | $69.1777 | $69.18 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
Purchase #7 | $168.39 | 12.227% | $188.979 | $188.98 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.88 | $1,050.3393 | $1,050.35 | $1,050.35 | $1,050.50 |