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 | $175.51 | 5.836% | $185.7528 | $185.75 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
Purchase #2 | $180.42 | 10.549% | $199.4525 | $199.45 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
Purchase #3 | $205.34 | 3.835% | $213.2148 | $213.21 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
Purchase #4 | $149.84 | 4.632% | $156.7806 | $156.78 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
Purchase #5 | $155.29 | 4.359% | $162.0591 | $162.06 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
Purchase #6 | $52.93 | 7.684% | $56.9971 | $57.00 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
Purchase #7 | $86.98 | 13.455% | $98.6832 | $98.68 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,006.31 | $1,072.9401 | $1,072.93 | $1,072.95 | $1,073.10 |