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 | $163.70 | 5.539% | $172.7673 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
Purchase #2 | $138.98 | 8.123% | $150.2693 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
Purchase #3 | $33.76 | 11.614% | $37.6809 | $37.68 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
Purchase #4 | $250.86 | 9.851% | $275.5722 | $275.57 | $275.55 | $275.60 |
Purchase #5 | $160.73 | 12.591% | $180.9675 | $180.97 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
Purchase #6 | $130.86 | 13.514% | $148.5444 | $148.54 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
Purchase #7 | $197.60 | 9.318% | $216.0124 | $216.01 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,076.49 | $1,181.8140 | $1,181.81 | $1,181.75 | $1,181.90 |