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 | $175.48 | 4.567% | $183.4942 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
Purchase #2 | $131.83 | 6.434% | $140.3119 | $140.31 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
Purchase #3 | $94.49 | 5.344% | $99.5395 | $99.54 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
Purchase #4 | $170.32 | 9.716% | $186.8683 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
Purchase #5 | $10.94 | 10.197% | $12.0556 | $12.06 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
Purchase #6 | $180.57 | 7.762% | $194.5858 | $194.59 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
Purchase #7 | $219.26 | 4.290% | $228.6663 | $228.67 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.89 | $1,045.5216 | $1,045.53 | $1,045.50 | $1,045.60 |