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 | $147.35 | 13.438% | $167.1509 | $167.15 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
Purchase #2 | $172.72 | 3.697% | $179.1055 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
Purchase #3 | $124.30 | 5.753% | $131.451 | $131.45 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
Purchase #4 | $223.78 | 11.520% | $249.5595 | $249.56 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
Purchase #5 | $72.98 | 9.219% | $79.708 | $79.71 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
Purchase #6 | $82.79 | 6.862% | $88.471 | $88.47 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
Purchase #7 | $165.59 | 11.776% | $185.0899 | $185.09 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.51 | $1,080.5358 | $1,080.54 | $1,080.50 | $1,080.70 |