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 | $170.61 | 5.599% | $180.1625 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
Purchase #2 | $63.88 | 9.211% | $69.764 | $69.76 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
Purchase #3 | $241.68 | 10.191% | $266.3096 | $266.31 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
Purchase #4 | $152.44 | 12.663% | $171.7435 | $171.74 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
Purchase #5 | $177.77 | 4.392% | $185.5777 | $185.58 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
Purchase #6 | $109.55 | 13.422% | $124.2538 | $124.25 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
Purchase #7 | $23.64 | 6.141% | $25.0917 | $25.09 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.57 | $1,022.9028 | $1,022.89 | $1,022.90 | $1,023.00 |