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 | $142.96 | 8.667% | $155.3503 | $155.35 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
Purchase #2 | $167.90 | 4.523% | $175.4941 | $175.49 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
Purchase #3 | $51.57 | 3.586% | $53.4193 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
Purchase #4 | $149.77 | 10.541% | $165.5573 | $165.56 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
Purchase #5 | $159.39 | 9.514% | $174.5544 | $174.55 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
Purchase #6 | $246.48 | 7.316% | $264.5125 | $264.51 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
Purchase #7 | $86.46 | 5.353% | $91.0882 | $91.09 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.53 | $1,079.9761 | $1,079.97 | $1,079.95 | $1,080.10 |