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 | $184.94 | 5.625% | $195.3429 | $195.34 | $195.35 | $195.30 |
Purchase #2 | $129.44 | 5.358% | $136.3754 | $136.38 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
Purchase #3 | $47.60 | 12.809% | $53.6971 | $53.70 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
Purchase #4 | $190.97 | 11.611% | $213.1435 | $213.14 | $213.15 | $213.10 |
Purchase #5 | $181.46 | 6.742% | $193.694 | $193.69 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
Purchase #6 | $55.80 | 9.734% | $61.2316 | $61.23 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
Purchase #7 | $180.75 | 5.265% | $190.2665 | $190.27 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.96 | $1,043.7510 | $1,043.75 | $1,043.80 | $1,043.70 |