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 | $155.49 | 6.336% | $165.3418 | $165.34 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
Purchase #2 | $87.69 | 11.161% | $97.4771 | $97.48 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
Purchase #3 | $108.74 | 12.472% | $122.3021 | $122.30 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
Purchase #4 | $247.60 | 5.545% | $261.3294 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
Purchase #5 | $156.89 | 8.714% | $170.5614 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
Purchase #6 | $144.54 | 3.687% | $149.8692 | $149.87 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
Purchase #7 | $97.84 | 12.607% | $110.1747 | $110.17 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.79 | $1,077.0557 | $1,077.05 | $1,077.05 | $1,077.10 |