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 | $169.78 | 5.754% | $179.5491 | $179.55 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
Purchase #2 | $152.74 | 9.401% | $167.0991 | $167.10 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
Purchase #3 | $240.38 | 6.328% | $255.5912 | $255.59 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
Purchase #4 | $48.77 | 3.545% | $50.4989 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #5 | $145.89 | 8.229% | $157.8953 | $157.90 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
Purchase #6 | $51.74 | 6.431% | $55.0674 | $55.07 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
Purchase #7 | $162.38 | 5.563% | $171.4132 | $171.41 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.68 | $1,037.1142 | $1,037.12 | $1,037.10 | $1,037.10 |