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 | $175.58 | 3.297% | $181.3689 | $181.37 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
Purchase #2 | $107.70 | 6.595% | $114.8028 | $114.80 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
Purchase #3 | $179.36 | 8.269% | $194.1913 | $194.19 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
Purchase #4 | $66.59 | 11.239% | $74.0741 | $74.07 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
Purchase #5 | $205.75 | 10.597% | $227.5533 | $227.55 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
Purchase #6 | $201.57 | 9.370% | $220.4571 | $220.46 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
Purchase #7 | $65.70 | 4.562% | $68.6972 | $68.70 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.25 | $1,081.1447 | $1,081.14 | $1,081.10 | $1,081.30 |