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 | $137.88 | 10.392% | $152.2085 | $152.21 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
Purchase #2 | $225.78 | 3.314% | $233.2623 | $233.26 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
Purchase #3 | $158.47 | 11.228% | $176.263 | $176.26 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
Purchase #4 | $110.39 | 7.128% | $118.2586 | $118.26 | $118.25 | $118.30 |
Purchase #5 | $72.49 | 12.448% | $81.5136 | $81.51 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
Purchase #6 | $170.52 | 5.308% | $179.5712 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
Purchase #7 | $131.27 | 10.826% | $145.4813 | $145.48 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,006.80 | $1,086.5585 | $1,086.55 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.70 |