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 | $230.68 | 10.871% | $255.7572 | $255.76 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
Purchase #2 | $87.56 | 5.811% | $92.6481 | $92.65 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
Purchase #3 | $155.41 | 11.503% | $173.2868 | $173.29 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
Purchase #4 | $99.95 | 5.450% | $105.3973 | $105.40 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
Purchase #5 | $222.84 | 5.702% | $235.5463 | $235.55 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
Purchase #6 | $152.40 | 8.541% | $165.4165 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
Purchase #7 | $135.95 | 9.160% | $148.403 | $148.40 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,084.79 | $1,176.4552 | $1,176.47 | $1,176.45 | $1,176.40 |