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 | $172.86 | 7.133% | $185.1901 | $185.19 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
Purchase #2 | $85.79 | 3.342% | $88.6571 | $88.66 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
Purchase #3 | $202.90 | 4.540% | $212.1117 | $212.11 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
Purchase #4 | $45.58 | 9.406% | $49.8673 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
Purchase #5 | $246.86 | 5.181% | $259.6498 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.60 |
Purchase #6 | $25.82 | 11.778% | $28.8611 | $28.86 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
Purchase #7 | $170.34 | 4.215% | $177.5198 | $177.52 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.15 | $1,001.8569 | $1,001.86 | $1,001.80 | $1,001.90 |