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 | $178.40 | 5.624% | $188.4332 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
Purchase #2 | $99.79 | 6.724% | $106.4999 | $106.50 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
Purchase #3 | $73.43 | 12.720% | $82.7703 | $82.77 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
Purchase #4 | $70.82 | 7.418% | $76.0734 | $76.07 | $76.05 | $76.10 |
Purchase #5 | $176.73 | 11.665% | $197.3456 | $197.35 | $197.35 | $197.30 |
Purchase #6 | $151.31 | 10.705% | $167.5077 | $167.51 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
Purchase #7 | $200.65 | 9.801% | $220.3157 | $220.32 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.13 | $1,038.9458 | $1,038.95 | $1,038.90 | $1,038.90 |