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 | $159.87 | 7.768% | $172.2887 | $172.29 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
Purchase #2 | $130.55 | 11.500% | $145.5633 | $145.56 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
Purchase #3 | $109.84 | 4.802% | $115.1145 | $115.11 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
Purchase #4 | $124.70 | 10.150% | $137.3571 | $137.36 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
Purchase #5 | $182.70 | 7.738% | $196.8373 | $196.84 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
Purchase #6 | $170.49 | 3.381% | $176.2543 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
Purchase #7 | $161.60 | 11.572% | $180.3004 | $180.30 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,039.75 | $1,123.7156 | $1,123.71 | $1,123.70 | $1,123.80 |