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 | $220.65 | 10.722% | $244.3081 | $244.31 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
Purchase #2 | $137.45 | 3.489% | $142.2456 | $142.25 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
Purchase #3 | $123.98 | 10.454% | $136.9409 | $136.94 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
Purchase #4 | $26.77 | 6.190% | $28.4271 | $28.43 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
Purchase #5 | $171.72 | 4.416% | $179.3032 | $179.30 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
Purchase #6 | $163.47 | 11.675% | $182.5551 | $182.56 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
Purchase #7 | $160.49 | 8.158% | $173.5828 | $173.58 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.53 | $1,087.3628 | $1,087.37 | $1,087.40 | $1,087.30 |