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 | $156.90 | 13.163% | $177.5527 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
Purchase #2 | $179.93 | 4.621% | $188.2446 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
Purchase #3 | $226.37 | 6.175% | $240.3483 | $240.35 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
Purchase #4 | $173.39 | 5.740% | $183.3426 | $183.34 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
Purchase #5 | $237.37 | 5.272% | $249.8841 | $249.88 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
Purchase #6 | $99.42 | 8.182% | $107.5545 | $107.55 | $107.55 | $107.60 |
Purchase #7 | $26.37 | 12.118% | $29.5655 | $29.57 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,099.75 | $1,176.4923 | $1,176.48 | $1,176.50 | $1,176.50 |