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 | $152.36 | 13.265% | $172.5706 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
Purchase #2 | $130.72 | 7.675% | $140.7528 | $140.75 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
Purchase #3 | $185.69 | 7.519% | $199.652 | $199.65 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
Purchase #4 | $103.83 | 5.814% | $109.8667 | $109.87 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
Purchase #5 | $206.34 | 6.807% | $220.3856 | $220.39 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
Purchase #6 | $213.82 | 11.474% | $238.3537 | $238.35 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
Purchase #7 | $51.50 | 7.378% | $55.2997 | $55.30 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,044.26 | $1,136.8811 | $1,136.88 | $1,136.85 | $1,137.10 |