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 | $178.38 | 5.750% | $188.6369 | $188.64 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
Purchase #2 | $164.34 | 4.817% | $172.2563 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
Purchase #3 | $75.47 | 6.766% | $80.5763 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
Purchase #4 | $63.64 | 6.641% | $67.8663 | $67.87 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
Purchase #5 | $136.82 | 11.467% | $152.5091 | $152.51 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
Purchase #6 | $142.35 | 8.169% | $153.9786 | $153.98 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
Purchase #7 | $239.87 | 3.259% | $247.6874 | $247.69 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.87 | $1,063.5109 | $1,063.53 | $1,063.55 | $1,063.60 |