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 | $149.38 | 10.710% | $165.3786 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
Purchase #2 | $161.31 | 8.779% | $175.4714 | $175.47 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
Purchase #3 | $92.78 | 9.531% | $101.6229 | $101.62 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
Purchase #4 | $173.90 | 3.830% | $180.5604 | $180.56 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
Purchase #5 | $146.67 | 3.280% | $151.4808 | $151.48 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
Purchase #6 | $206.95 | 5.467% | $218.264 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
Purchase #7 | $78.26 | 4.425% | $81.723 | $81.72 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.25 | $1,074.5011 | $1,074.49 | $1,074.45 | $1,074.60 |