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 | $155.72 | 10.293% | $171.7483 | $171.75 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
Purchase #2 | $132.64 | 7.429% | $142.4938 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #3 | $109.82 | 9.564% | $120.3232 | $120.32 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
Purchase #4 | $152.37 | 8.108% | $164.7242 | $164.72 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
Purchase #5 | $122.43 | 4.214% | $127.5892 | $127.59 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
Purchase #6 | $96.59 | 12.284% | $108.4551 | $108.46 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
Purchase #7 | $246.92 | 11.782% | $276.0121 | $276.01 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,016.49 | $1,111.3459 | $1,111.34 | $1,111.30 | $1,111.30 |