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 | $203.99 | 5.474% | $215.1564 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
Purchase #2 | $197.30 | 5.658% | $208.4632 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
Purchase #3 | $107.95 | 13.526% | $122.5513 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.60 |
Purchase #4 | $97.79 | 4.729% | $102.4145 | $102.41 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
Purchase #5 | $193.98 | 4.120% | $201.972 | $201.97 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
Purchase #6 | $143.80 | 13.482% | $163.1871 | $163.19 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
Purchase #7 | $152.52 | 8.172% | $164.9839 | $164.98 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,097.33 | $1,178.7284 | $1,178.72 | $1,178.70 | $1,178.90 |