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 | $206.40 | 5.654% | $218.0699 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
Purchase #2 | $104.57 | 6.592% | $111.4633 | $111.46 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
Purchase #3 | $37.50 | 3.261% | $38.7229 | $38.72 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
Purchase #4 | $175.25 | 8.627% | $190.3688 | $190.37 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
Purchase #5 | $147.74 | 12.345% | $165.9785 | $165.98 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
Purchase #6 | $239.42 | 12.485% | $269.3116 | $269.31 | $269.30 | $269.30 |
Purchase #7 | $169.65 | 4.284% | $176.9178 | $176.92 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,080.53 | $1,170.8328 | $1,170.83 | $1,170.75 | $1,170.90 |