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 | $155.58 | 10.151% | $171.3729 | $171.37 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
Purchase #2 | $97.46 | 13.205% | $110.3296 | $110.33 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
Purchase #3 | $72.96 | 8.201% | $78.9434 | $78.94 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
Purchase #4 | $174.81 | 3.756% | $181.3759 | $181.38 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
Purchase #5 | $5.34 | 9.122% | $5.8271 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
Purchase #6 | $41.85 | 5.342% | $44.0856 | $44.09 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
Purchase #7 | $234.94 | 12.790% | $264.9888 | $264.99 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $782.94 | $856.9233 | $856.93 | $857.00 | $856.90 |