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 | $175.79 | 5.503% | $185.4637 | $185.46 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
Purchase #2 | $35.25 | 4.369% | $36.7901 | $36.79 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
Purchase #3 | $236.98 | 10.707% | $262.3534 | $262.35 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
Purchase #4 | $247.44 | 4.505% | $258.5872 | $258.59 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
Purchase #5 | $114.83 | 12.809% | $129.5386 | $129.54 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
Purchase #6 | $66.43 | 7.738% | $71.5704 | $71.57 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
Purchase #7 | $156.57 | 10.114% | $172.4055 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,033.29 | $1,116.7089 | $1,116.71 | $1,116.70 | $1,116.80 |