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 | $170.64 | 5.227% | $179.5594 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
Purchase #2 | $173.93 | 5.256% | $183.0718 | $183.07 | $183.05 | $183.10 |
Purchase #3 | $166.52 | 5.637% | $175.9067 | $175.91 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
Purchase #4 | $98.40 | 7.788% | $106.0634 | $106.06 | $106.05 | $106.10 |
Purchase #5 | $218.56 | 6.713% | $233.2319 | $233.23 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
Purchase #6 | $40.57 | 12.722% | $45.7313 | $45.73 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
Purchase #7 | $77.88 | 3.218% | $80.3862 | $80.39 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.50 | $1,003.9507 | $1,003.95 | $1,003.95 | $1,004.00 |