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 | $170.86 | 4.687% | $178.8682 | $178.87 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
Purchase #2 | $169.45 | 8.734% | $184.2498 | $184.25 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
Purchase #3 | $104.29 | 12.710% | $117.5453 | $117.55 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
Purchase #4 | $143.29 | 3.448% | $148.2306 | $148.23 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
Purchase #5 | $160.90 | 8.419% | $174.4462 | $174.45 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
Purchase #6 | $167.69 | 13.715% | $190.6887 | $190.69 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
Purchase #7 | $87.52 | 4.789% | $91.7113 | $91.71 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.00 | $1,085.7401 | $1,085.75 | $1,085.75 | $1,085.60 |