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 | $172.73 | 7.419% | $185.5448 | $185.54 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
Purchase #2 | $189.84 | 12.233% | $213.0631 | $213.06 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
Purchase #3 | $72.94 | 12.738% | $82.2311 | $82.23 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
Purchase #4 | $231.85 | 10.423% | $256.0157 | $256.02 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
Purchase #5 | $79.56 | 5.263% | $83.7472 | $83.75 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
Purchase #6 | $37.42 | 10.346% | $41.2915 | $41.29 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
Purchase #7 | $245.54 | 9.789% | $269.5759 | $269.58 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.88 | $1,131.4693 | $1,131.47 | $1,131.50 | $1,131.40 |