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 | $170.36 | 6.157% | $180.8491 | $180.85 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
Purchase #2 | $150.70 | 11.735% | $168.3846 | $168.38 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
Purchase #3 | $217.76 | 3.383% | $225.1268 | $225.13 | $225.15 | $225.10 |
Purchase #4 | $97.72 | 5.434% | $103.0301 | $103.03 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
Purchase #5 | $234.38 | 10.812% | $259.7212 | $259.72 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
Purchase #6 | $72.50 | 8.642% | $78.7655 | $78.77 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
Purchase #7 | $57.40 | 8.662% | $62.372 | $62.37 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.82 | $1,078.2493 | $1,078.25 | $1,078.25 | $1,078.20 |