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 | $172.87 | 4.396% | $180.4694 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
Purchase #2 | $69.29 | 7.856% | $74.7334 | $74.73 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
Purchase #3 | $220.69 | 5.865% | $233.6335 | $233.63 | $233.65 | $233.60 |
Purchase #4 | $168.57 | 5.804% | $178.3538 | $178.35 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
Purchase #5 | $222.86 | 7.533% | $239.648 | $239.65 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
Purchase #6 | $108.61 | 11.648% | $121.2609 | $121.26 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
Purchase #7 | $64.30 | 6.530% | $68.4988 | $68.50 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,027.19 | $1,096.5978 | $1,096.59 | $1,096.60 | $1,096.60 |