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 | $156.99 | 10.491% | $173.4598 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
Purchase #2 | $196.71 | 3.789% | $204.1633 | $204.16 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
Purchase #3 | $97.62 | 13.733% | $111.0262 | $111.03 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
Purchase #4 | $92.39 | 13.718% | $105.0641 | $105.06 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
Purchase #5 | $78.71 | 3.856% | $81.7451 | $81.75 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
Purchase #6 | $228.90 | 7.198% | $245.3762 | $245.38 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
Purchase #7 | $150.68 | 4.383% | $157.2843 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.00 | $1,078.1190 | $1,078.12 | $1,078.15 | $1,078.20 |