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 | $173.84 | 7.255% | $186.4521 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
Purchase #2 | $144.37 | 11.262% | $160.6289 | $160.63 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
Purchase #3 | $74.50 | 8.216% | $80.6209 | $80.62 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
Purchase #4 | $176.34 | 7.255% | $189.1335 | $189.13 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
Purchase #5 | $142.67 | 5.733% | $150.8493 | $150.85 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
Purchase #6 | $132.92 | 8.464% | $144.1703 | $144.17 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
Purchase #7 | $244.74 | 5.794% | $258.9202 | $258.92 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,089.38 | $1,170.7752 | $1,170.77 | $1,170.75 | $1,170.70 |