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 | $68.50 | 5.324% | $72.1469 | $72.15 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
Purchase #2 | $97.49 | 12.302% | $109.4832 | $109.48 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
Purchase #3 | $179.54 | 3.128% | $185.156 | $185.16 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
Purchase #4 | $166.90 | 12.675% | $188.0546 | $188.05 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
Purchase #5 | $166.78 | 12.715% | $187.9861 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
Purchase #6 | $98.49 | 10.129% | $108.4661 | $108.47 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
Purchase #7 | $176.61 | 6.581% | $188.2327 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.31 | $1,039.5256 | $1,039.53 | $1,039.55 | $1,039.60 |