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 | $173.40 | 5.696% | $183.2769 | $183.28 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
Purchase #2 | $40.47 | 12.765% | $45.636 | $45.64 | $45.65 | $45.60 |
Purchase #3 | $44.97 | 10.435% | $49.6626 | $49.66 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
Purchase #4 | $199.27 | 3.758% | $206.7586 | $206.76 | $206.75 | $206.80 |
Purchase #5 | $244.27 | 13.625% | $277.5518 | $277.55 | $277.55 | $277.60 |
Purchase #6 | $161.75 | 13.321% | $183.2967 | $183.30 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
Purchase #7 | $176.76 | 6.183% | $187.6891 | $187.69 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,040.89 | $1,133.8717 | $1,133.88 | $1,133.90 | $1,134.00 |