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 | $156.74 | 13.814% | $178.3921 | $178.39 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
Purchase #2 | $129.61 | 13.440% | $147.0296 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
Purchase #3 | $83.52 | 3.542% | $86.4783 | $86.48 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
Purchase #4 | $111.39 | 5.707% | $117.747 | $117.75 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
Purchase #5 | $126.69 | 8.441% | $137.3839 | $137.38 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
Purchase #6 | $141.52 | 5.123% | $148.7701 | $148.77 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
Purchase #7 | $250.83 | 5.832% | $265.4584 | $265.46 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.30 | $1,081.2594 | $1,081.26 | $1,081.30 | $1,081.30 |