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 | $156.27 | 10.286% | $172.3439 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
Purchase #2 | $91.77 | 9.350% | $100.3505 | $100.35 | $100.35 | $100.40 |
Purchase #3 | $89.41 | 10.715% | $98.9903 | $98.99 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
Purchase #4 | $201.92 | 10.840% | $223.8081 | $223.81 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
Purchase #5 | $181.46 | 10.524% | $200.5569 | $200.56 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
Purchase #6 | $157.37 | 4.352% | $164.2187 | $164.22 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
Purchase #7 | $216.68 | 5.270% | $228.099 | $228.10 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,094.88 | $1,188.3674 | $1,188.37 | $1,188.35 | $1,188.40 |