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 | $171.40 | 4.188% | $178.5782 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
Purchase #2 | $113.40 | 7.649% | $122.074 | $122.07 | $122.05 | $122.10 |
Purchase #3 | $172.75 | 5.504% | $182.2582 | $182.26 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
Purchase #4 | $150.42 | 8.283% | $162.8793 | $162.88 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
Purchase #5 | $206.80 | 8.723% | $224.8392 | $224.84 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
Purchase #6 | $152.38 | 4.820% | $159.7247 | $159.72 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
Purchase #7 | $137.40 | 10.391% | $151.6772 | $151.68 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,104.55 | $1,182.0308 | $1,182.03 | $1,182.05 | $1,182.10 |