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 | $175.58 | 10.765% | $194.4812 | $194.48 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
Purchase #2 | $115.30 | 8.813% | $125.4614 | $125.46 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
Purchase #3 | $148.93 | 12.811% | $168.0094 | $168.01 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
Purchase #4 | $137.27 | 11.860% | $153.5502 | $153.55 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
Purchase #5 | $20.92 | 4.625% | $21.8876 | $21.89 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
Purchase #6 | $190.41 | 9.370% | $208.2514 | $208.25 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
Purchase #7 | $157.81 | 7.195% | $169.1644 | $169.16 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.22 | $1,040.8056 | $1,040.80 | $1,040.80 | $1,041.00 |