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 | $159.95 | 11.831% | $178.8737 | $178.87 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
Purchase #2 | $121.94 | 7.485% | $131.0672 | $131.07 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
Purchase #3 | $154.89 | 13.179% | $175.303 | $175.30 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
Purchase #4 | $156.57 | 10.452% | $172.9347 | $172.93 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
Purchase #5 | $42.75 | 7.135% | $45.8002 | $45.80 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
Purchase #6 | $245.52 | 3.196% | $253.3668 | $253.37 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
Purchase #7 | $164.98 | 7.561% | $177.4541 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,046.60 | $1,134.7997 | $1,134.79 | $1,134.75 | $1,134.90 |