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 | $158.80 | 12.476% | $178.6119 | $178.61 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
Purchase #2 | $234.63 | 9.328% | $256.5163 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
Purchase #3 | $112.75 | 6.647% | $120.2445 | $120.24 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
Purchase #4 | $174.65 | 3.515% | $180.7889 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
Purchase #5 | $46.84 | 3.509% | $48.4836 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #6 | $86.38 | 5.760% | $91.3555 | $91.36 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
Purchase #7 | $125.46 | 13.685% | $142.6292 | $142.63 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.51 | $1,018.6299 | $1,018.63 | $1,018.65 | $1,018.60 |