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 | $172.72 | 4.700% | $180.8378 | $180.84 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
Purchase #2 | $76.55 | 12.516% | $86.131 | $86.13 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
Purchase #3 | $65.73 | 13.574% | $74.6522 | $74.65 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
Purchase #4 | $173.42 | 13.714% | $197.2028 | $197.20 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
Purchase #5 | $249.76 | 10.832% | $276.814 | $276.81 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
Purchase #6 | $70.96 | 3.504% | $73.4464 | $73.45 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
Purchase #7 | $160.85 | 13.242% | $182.1498 | $182.15 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.99 | $1,071.2340 | $1,071.23 | $1,071.25 | $1,071.10 |