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 | $179.45 | 5.583% | $189.4687 | $189.47 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
Purchase #2 | $39.81 | 8.767% | $43.3001 | $43.30 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
Purchase #3 | $168.59 | 12.338% | $189.3906 | $189.39 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
Purchase #4 | $61.32 | 5.213% | $64.5166 | $64.52 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
Purchase #5 | $184.90 | 8.630% | $200.8569 | $200.86 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
Purchase #6 | $222.77 | 13.815% | $253.5457 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
Purchase #7 | $159.25 | 10.698% | $176.2866 | $176.29 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,016.09 | $1,117.3652 | $1,117.38 | $1,117.35 | $1,117.40 |