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 | $159.81 | 9.800% | $175.4714 | $175.47 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
Purchase #2 | $187.88 | 9.696% | $206.0968 | $206.10 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
Purchase #3 | $211.50 | 5.546% | $223.2298 | $223.23 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
Purchase #4 | $53.76 | 4.183% | $56.0088 | $56.01 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
Purchase #5 | $146.27 | 7.231% | $156.8468 | $156.85 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
Purchase #6 | $167.74 | 8.183% | $181.4662 | $181.47 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
Purchase #7 | $72.80 | 7.665% | $78.3801 | $78.38 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $999.76 | $1,077.4999 | $1,077.51 | $1,077.50 | $1,077.50 |