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 | $164.48 | 8.521% | $178.4953 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
Purchase #2 | $155.75 | 3.197% | $160.7293 | $160.73 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
Purchase #3 | $92.97 | 7.207% | $99.6703 | $99.67 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
Purchase #4 | $140.75 | 5.223% | $148.1014 | $148.10 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
Purchase #5 | $33.33 | 10.603% | $36.864 | $36.86 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
Purchase #6 | $213.96 | 7.523% | $230.0562 | $230.06 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
Purchase #7 | $209.29 | 9.835% | $229.8737 | $229.87 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,010.53 | $1,083.7902 | $1,083.79 | $1,083.75 | $1,083.90 |