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 | $175.70 | 7.442% | $188.7756 | $188.78 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
Purchase #2 | $165.29 | 10.397% | $182.4752 | $182.48 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
Purchase #3 | $53.74 | 6.500% | $57.2331 | $57.23 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
Purchase #4 | $225.90 | 10.729% | $250.1368 | $250.14 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
Purchase #5 | $71.73 | 9.767% | $78.7359 | $78.74 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
Purchase #6 | $221.74 | 7.113% | $237.5124 | $237.51 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
Purchase #7 | $5.82 | 10.839% | $6.4508 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $919.92 | $1,001.3198 | $1,001.33 | $1,001.40 | $1,001.30 |