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 | $168.88 | 5.673% | $178.4606 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
Purchase #2 | $80.42 | 3.645% | $83.3513 | $83.35 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
Purchase #3 | $140.93 | 10.740% | $156.0659 | $156.07 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
Purchase #4 | $77.31 | 9.588% | $84.7225 | $84.72 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
Purchase #5 | $148.31 | 5.415% | $156.341 | $156.34 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
Purchase #6 | $167.92 | 4.146% | $174.882 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
Purchase #7 | $155.66 | 11.233% | $173.1453 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.43 | $1,006.9686 | $1,006.97 | $1,006.95 | $1,007.00 |