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 | $206.87 | 9.380% | $226.2744 | $226.27 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
Purchase #2 | $161.92 | 6.780% | $172.8982 | $172.90 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
Purchase #3 | $223.79 | 7.375% | $240.2945 | $240.29 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
Purchase #4 | $52.99 | 7.363% | $56.8917 | $56.89 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
Purchase #5 | $37.49 | 12.861% | $42.3116 | $42.31 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
Purchase #6 | $229.97 | 7.280% | $246.7118 | $246.71 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
Purchase #7 | $170.56 | 9.591% | $186.9184 | $186.92 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,083.59 | $1,172.3006 | $1,172.29 | $1,172.25 | $1,172.30 |