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 | $171.72 | 9.172% | $187.4702 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
Purchase #2 | $151.33 | 3.194% | $156.1635 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
Purchase #3 | $70.33 | 12.138% | $78.8667 | $78.87 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
Purchase #4 | $245.38 | 4.138% | $255.5338 | $255.53 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
Purchase #5 | $139.59 | 11.582% | $155.7573 | $155.76 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
Purchase #6 | $21.68 | 10.650% | $23.9889 | $23.99 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
Purchase #7 | $198.34 | 9.747% | $217.6722 | $217.67 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.37 | $1,075.4526 | $1,075.45 | $1,075.40 | $1,075.60 |