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 | $171.47 | 5.485% | $180.8751 | $180.88 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
Purchase #2 | $124.99 | 9.518% | $136.8865 | $136.89 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
Purchase #3 | $78.51 | 11.576% | $87.5983 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
Purchase #4 | $152.84 | 11.508% | $170.4288 | $170.43 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
Purchase #5 | $147.39 | 3.492% | $152.5369 | $152.54 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
Purchase #6 | $238.82 | 12.222% | $268.0086 | $268.01 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
Purchase #7 | $86.58 | 5.298% | $91.167 | $91.17 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.60 | $1,087.5012 | $1,087.52 | $1,087.55 | $1,087.50 |