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 | $159.71 | 10.252% | $176.0835 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
Purchase #2 | $180.31 | 5.301% | $189.8682 | $189.87 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
Purchase #3 | $58.44 | 6.705% | $62.3584 | $62.36 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
Purchase #4 | $199.94 | 8.559% | $217.0529 | $217.05 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
Purchase #5 | $226.99 | 10.572% | $250.9874 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
Purchase #6 | $81.69 | 5.183% | $85.924 | $85.92 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
Purchase #7 | $180.74 | 5.310% | $190.3373 | $190.34 | $190.35 | $190.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,087.82 | $1,172.6117 | $1,172.61 | $1,172.60 | $1,172.70 |