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 | $161.42 | 6.643% | $172.1431 | $172.14 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
Purchase #2 | $216.54 | 11.233% | $240.8639 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
Purchase #3 | $94.53 | 3.723% | $98.0494 | $98.05 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
Purchase #4 | $78.48 | 6.243% | $83.3795 | $83.38 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
Purchase #5 | $239.79 | 3.764% | $248.8157 | $248.82 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
Purchase #6 | $172.41 | 10.147% | $189.9044 | $189.90 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
Purchase #7 | $144.73 | 8.709% | $157.3345 | $157.33 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,107.90 | $1,190.4905 | $1,190.48 | $1,190.50 | $1,190.40 |