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 | $167.76 | 6.308% | $178.3423 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
Purchase #2 | $207.32 | 6.437% | $220.6652 | $220.67 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
Purchase #3 | $125.77 | 4.796% | $131.8019 | $131.80 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
Purchase #4 | $131.82 | 5.225% | $138.7076 | $138.71 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
Purchase #5 | $174.50 | 12.375% | $196.0944 | $196.09 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
Purchase #6 | $242.57 | 10.108% | $267.089 | $267.09 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
Purchase #7 | $156.76 | 5.790% | $165.8364 | $165.84 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,206.50 | $1,298.5368 | $1,298.54 | $1,298.55 | $1,298.50 |