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 | $169.61 | 9.375% | $185.5109 | $185.51 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
Purchase #2 | $240.41 | 10.294% | $265.1578 | $265.16 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
Purchase #3 | $165.90 | 8.521% | $180.0363 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
Purchase #4 | $237.74 | 6.446% | $253.0647 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
Purchase #5 | $217.38 | 6.225% | $230.9119 | $230.91 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
Purchase #6 | $7.38 | 8.435% | $8.0025 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
Purchase #7 | $51.52 | 12.148% | $57.7786 | $57.78 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,089.94 | $1,180.4627 | $1,180.46 | $1,180.45 | $1,180.50 |