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 | $170.32 | 10.420% | $188.0673 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
Purchase #2 | $166.35 | 8.543% | $180.5613 | $180.56 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
Purchase #3 | $157.92 | 5.294% | $166.2803 | $166.28 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
Purchase #4 | $237.74 | 8.161% | $257.142 | $257.14 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
Purchase #5 | $81.44 | 5.415% | $85.85 | $85.85 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
Purchase #6 | $231.47 | 8.698% | $251.6033 | $251.60 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
Purchase #7 | $45.48 | 13.763% | $51.7394 | $51.74 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,090.72 | $1,181.2436 | $1,181.24 | $1,181.25 | $1,181.30 |