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 | $157.32 | 12.408% | $176.8403 | $176.84 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
Purchase #2 | $170.87 | 10.629% | $189.0318 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
Purchase #3 | $219.74 | 9.804% | $241.2833 | $241.28 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
Purchase #4 | $48.37 | 5.329% | $50.9476 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
Purchase #5 | $35.76 | 11.615% | $39.9135 | $39.91 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
Purchase #6 | $247.70 | 6.425% | $263.6147 | $263.61 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
Purchase #7 | $111.84 | 4.131% | $116.4601 | $116.46 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $991.60 | $1,078.0913 | $1,078.08 | $1,078.10 | $1,078.00 |