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 | $177.87 | 10.248% | $196.0981 | $196.10 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
Purchase #2 | $86.85 | 12.231% | $97.4726 | $97.47 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
Purchase #3 | $144.26 | 3.555% | $149.3884 | $149.39 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
Purchase #4 | $163.43 | 7.308% | $175.3735 | $175.37 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
Purchase #5 | $213.98 | 10.435% | $236.3088 | $236.31 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
Purchase #6 | $175.40 | 9.211% | $191.5561 | $191.56 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
Purchase #7 | $14.51 | 6.732% | $15.4868 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.30 | $1,061.6843 | $1,061.69 | $1,061.65 | $1,061.80 |