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 | $163.41 | 5.296% | $172.0642 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
Purchase #2 | $86.51 | 9.223% | $94.4888 | $94.49 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
Purchase #3 | $121.72 | 9.704% | $133.5317 | $133.53 | $133.55 | $133.50 |
Purchase #4 | $96.54 | 7.259% | $103.5478 | $103.55 | $103.55 | $103.50 |
Purchase #5 | $205.50 | 4.389% | $214.5194 | $214.52 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
Purchase #6 | $201.83 | 13.578% | $229.2345 | $229.23 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
Purchase #7 | $51.93 | 13.713% | $59.0512 | $59.05 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $927.44 | $1,006.4376 | $1,006.43 | $1,006.45 | $1,006.40 |