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 | $144.50 | 6.765% | $154.2754 | $154.28 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
Purchase #2 | $165.53 | 6.245% | $175.8673 | $175.87 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
Purchase #3 | $236.55 | 3.365% | $244.5099 | $244.51 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
Purchase #4 | $139.69 | 7.852% | $150.6585 | $150.66 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
Purchase #5 | $96.99 | 3.219% | $100.1121 | $100.11 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
Purchase #6 | $28.96 | 13.133% | $32.7633 | $32.76 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
Purchase #7 | $174.55 | 8.537% | $189.4513 | $189.45 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.77 | $1,047.6378 | $1,047.64 | $1,047.60 | $1,047.80 |