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 | $165.25 | 8.595% | $179.4532 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
Purchase #2 | $84.50 | 10.384% | $93.2745 | $93.27 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
Purchase #3 | $173.37 | 6.642% | $184.8852 | $184.89 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
Purchase #4 | $99.58 | 6.578% | $106.1304 | $106.13 | $106.15 | $106.10 |
Purchase #5 | $157.30 | 6.258% | $167.1438 | $167.14 | $167.15 | $167.10 |
Purchase #6 | $180.97 | 3.839% | $187.9174 | $187.92 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
Purchase #7 | $137.43 | 3.165% | $141.7797 | $141.78 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.40 | $1,060.5842 | $1,060.58 | $1,060.60 | $1,060.60 |