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 | $166.32 | 7.667% | $179.0718 | $179.07 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
Purchase #2 | $223.46 | 3.173% | $230.5504 | $230.55 | $230.55 | $230.60 |
Purchase #3 | $200.78 | 11.719% | $224.3094 | $224.31 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
Purchase #4 | $8.69 | 3.126% | $8.9616 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
Purchase #5 | $246.90 | 11.778% | $275.9799 | $275.98 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
Purchase #6 | $221.78 | 4.155% | $230.995 | $231.00 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
Purchase #7 | $24.57 | 8.208% | $26.5867 | $26.59 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,092.50 | $1,176.4548 | $1,176.46 | $1,176.45 | $1,176.60 |