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 | $159.58 | 10.575% | $176.4556 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
Purchase #2 | $111.80 | 10.514% | $123.5547 | $123.55 | $123.55 | $123.60 |
Purchase #3 | $145.36 | 3.691% | $150.7252 | $150.73 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
Purchase #4 | $59.94 | 8.459% | $65.0103 | $65.01 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
Purchase #5 | $160.30 | 7.368% | $172.1109 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
Purchase #6 | $151.36 | 6.196% | $160.7383 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
Purchase #7 | $198.90 | 13.427% | $225.6063 | $225.61 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.24 | $1,074.2013 | $1,074.21 | $1,074.20 | $1,074.20 |