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 | $160.82 | 12.228% | $180.4851 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #2 | $86.35 | 12.745% | $97.3553 | $97.36 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
Purchase #3 | $139.80 | 10.642% | $154.6775 | $154.68 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
Purchase #4 | $174.94 | 11.530% | $195.1106 | $195.11 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
Purchase #5 | $201.82 | 3.157% | $208.1915 | $208.19 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
Purchase #6 | $121.83 | 8.295% | $131.9358 | $131.94 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
Purchase #7 | $73.61 | 10.200% | $81.1182 | $81.12 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $959.17 | $1,048.8740 | $1,048.89 | $1,048.90 | $1,048.90 |