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 | $162.89 | 5.517% | $171.8766 | $171.88 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
Purchase #2 | $44.40 | 13.859% | $50.5534 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
Purchase #3 | $182.83 | 13.830% | $208.1154 | $208.12 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
Purchase #4 | $212.52 | 9.767% | $233.2768 | $233.28 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
Purchase #5 | $107.93 | 4.127% | $112.3843 | $112.38 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
Purchase #6 | $200.37 | 8.620% | $217.6419 | $217.64 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
Purchase #7 | $139.83 | 3.442% | $144.6429 | $144.64 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,050.77 | $1,138.4913 | $1,138.49 | $1,138.55 | $1,138.50 |