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 | $155.84 | 10.484% | $172.1783 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
Purchase #2 | $48.85 | 8.191% | $52.8513 | $52.85 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
Purchase #3 | $18.89 | 13.763% | $21.4898 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
Purchase #4 | $224.85 | 5.621% | $237.4888 | $237.49 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
Purchase #5 | $189.30 | 10.793% | $209.7311 | $209.73 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
Purchase #6 | $96.47 | 12.629% | $108.6532 | $108.65 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
Purchase #7 | $209.45 | 3.168% | $216.0854 | $216.09 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.65 | $1,018.4779 | $1,018.48 | $1,018.55 | $1,018.60 |