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 | $250.85 | 10.148% | $276.3063 | $276.31 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
Purchase #2 | $160.65 | 5.104% | $168.8496 | $168.85 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
Purchase #3 | $72.98 | 9.870% | $80.1831 | $80.18 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
Purchase #4 | $210.51 | 4.261% | $219.4798 | $219.48 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
Purchase #5 | $27.34 | 7.247% | $29.3213 | $29.32 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
Purchase #6 | $167.50 | 11.470% | $186.7123 | $186.71 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
Purchase #7 | $154.80 | 11.264% | $172.2367 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,044.63 | $1,133.0891 | $1,133.09 | $1,133.10 | $1,133.00 |