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 | $164.65 | 5.801% | $174.2013 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
Purchase #2 | $81.63 | 9.586% | $89.4551 | $89.46 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
Purchase #3 | $151.94 | 5.610% | $160.4638 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
Purchase #4 | $95.64 | 11.704% | $106.8337 | $106.83 | $106.85 | $106.80 |
Purchase #5 | $178.45 | 12.238% | $200.2887 | $200.29 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #6 | $123.52 | 5.384% | $130.1703 | $130.17 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
Purchase #7 | $211.32 | 6.500% | $225.0558 | $225.06 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.15 | $1,086.4687 | $1,086.47 | $1,086.45 | $1,086.60 |