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 | $167.75 | 5.417% | $176.837 | $176.84 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
Purchase #2 | $238.92 | 11.120% | $265.4879 | $265.49 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
Purchase #3 | $163.92 | 4.131% | $170.6915 | $170.69 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
Purchase #4 | $20.92 | 10.128% | $23.0388 | $23.04 | $23.05 | $23.00 |
Purchase #5 | $78.52 | 6.438% | $83.5751 | $83.58 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
Purchase #6 | $225.50 | 12.381% | $253.4192 | $253.42 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
Purchase #7 | $126.25 | 9.354% | $138.0594 | $138.06 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,021.78 | $1,111.1089 | $1,111.12 | $1,111.15 | $1,111.10 |