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 | $175.40 | 6.840% | $187.3974 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
Purchase #2 | $133.30 | 8.441% | $144.5519 | $144.55 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
Purchase #3 | $6.44 | 9.756% | $7.0683 | $7.07 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
Purchase #4 | $232.91 | 10.279% | $256.8508 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
Purchase #5 | $139.75 | 3.726% | $144.9571 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
Purchase #6 | $232.57 | 13.308% | $263.5204 | $263.52 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
Purchase #7 | $155.51 | 8.445% | $168.6428 | $168.64 | $168.65 | $168.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,075.88 | $1,172.9887 | $1,172.99 | $1,172.95 | $1,173.10 |