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 | $178.73 | 12.557% | $201.1731 | $201.17 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
Purchase #2 | $24.91 | 7.268% | $26.7205 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
Purchase #3 | $148.53 | 4.213% | $154.7876 | $154.79 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
Purchase #4 | $180.99 | 10.825% | $200.5822 | $200.58 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
Purchase #5 | $239.64 | 5.747% | $253.4121 | $253.41 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
Purchase #6 | $189.96 | 5.293% | $200.0146 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Purchase #7 | $77.86 | 3.817% | $80.8319 | $80.83 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,040.62 | $1,117.5220 | $1,117.51 | $1,117.50 | $1,117.50 |