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 | $178.34 | 5.572% | $188.2771 | $188.28 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
Purchase #2 | $5.53 | 6.134% | $5.8692 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
Purchase #3 | $250.44 | 13.698% | $284.7453 | $284.75 | $284.75 | $284.70 |
Purchase #4 | $80.88 | 10.535% | $89.4007 | $89.40 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
Purchase #5 | $215.39 | 11.783% | $240.7694 | $240.77 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
Purchase #6 | $158.44 | 5.438% | $167.056 | $167.06 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
Purchase #7 | $126.38 | 10.870% | $140.1175 | $140.12 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,015.40 | $1,116.2352 | $1,116.25 | $1,116.20 | $1,116.30 |