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 | $158.86 | 11.130% | $176.5411 | $176.54 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
Purchase #2 | $95.46 | 9.749% | $104.7664 | $104.77 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
Purchase #3 | $137.78 | 8.339% | $149.2695 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
Purchase #4 | $84.70 | 6.811% | $90.4689 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
Purchase #5 | $180.55 | 9.699% | $198.0615 | $198.06 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
Purchase #6 | $102.40 | 5.417% | $107.947 | $107.95 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
Purchase #7 | $242.90 | 11.557% | $270.972 | $270.97 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.65 | $1,098.0264 | $1,098.03 | $1,097.95 | $1,098.10 |