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 | $165.70 | 8.672% | $180.0695 | $180.07 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
Purchase #2 | $91.78 | 8.479% | $99.562 | $99.56 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
Purchase #3 | $156.58 | 10.258% | $172.642 | $172.64 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
Purchase #4 | $138.36 | 8.173% | $149.6682 | $149.67 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
Purchase #5 | $27.38 | 13.721% | $31.1368 | $31.14 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
Purchase #6 | $239.54 | 11.748% | $267.6812 | $267.68 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
Purchase #7 | $178.81 | 10.508% | $197.5994 | $197.60 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.15 | $1,098.3591 | $1,098.36 | $1,098.35 | $1,098.40 |