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 | $160.30 | 12.154% | $179.7829 | $179.78 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
Purchase #2 | $139.48 | 4.286% | $145.4581 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
Purchase #3 | $107.28 | 7.548% | $115.3775 | $115.38 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
Purchase #4 | $115.77 | 13.199% | $131.0505 | $131.05 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
Purchase #5 | $62.35 | 13.501% | $70.7679 | $70.77 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
Purchase #6 | $228.47 | 4.570% | $238.9111 | $238.91 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
Purchase #7 | $234.36 | 9.133% | $255.7641 | $255.76 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.01 | $1,137.1121 | $1,137.11 | $1,137.10 | $1,137.30 |