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 | $162.42 | 10.738% | $179.8607 | $179.86 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
Purchase #2 | $128.36 | 11.486% | $143.1034 | $143.10 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
Purchase #3 | $135.54 | 5.727% | $143.3024 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
Purchase #4 | $250.56 | 9.342% | $273.9673 | $273.97 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
Purchase #5 | $250.30 | 7.457% | $268.9649 | $268.96 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
Purchase #6 | $159.74 | 9.279% | $174.5623 | $174.56 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
Purchase #7 | $89.75 | 8.351% | $97.245 | $97.25 | $97.25 | $97.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,176.67 | $1,281.0060 | $1,281.00 | $1,280.95 | $1,281.10 |