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 | $156.25 | 8.375% | $169.3359 | $169.34 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
Purchase #2 | $190.40 | 12.149% | $213.5317 | $213.53 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
Purchase #3 | $124.35 | 13.320% | $140.9134 | $140.91 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
Purchase #4 | $172.30 | 8.520% | $186.98 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
Purchase #5 | $148.76 | 7.737% | $160.2696 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
Purchase #6 | $107.77 | 5.582% | $113.7857 | $113.79 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
Purchase #7 | $179.27 | 11.817% | $200.4543 | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,079.10 | $1,185.2706 | $1,185.27 | $1,185.30 | $1,185.30 |