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 | $181.52 | 10.480% | $200.5433 | $200.54 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $144.91 | 11.136% | $161.0472 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
Purchase #3 | $191.77 | 13.268% | $217.214 | $217.21 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
Purchase #4 | $90.84 | 3.355% | $93.8877 | $93.89 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
Purchase #5 | $89.79 | 8.323% | $97.2632 | $97.26 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
Purchase #6 | $155.59 | 3.186% | $160.5471 | $160.55 | $160.55 | $160.50 |
Purchase #7 | $229.78 | 4.557% | $240.2511 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,084.20 | $1,170.7536 | $1,170.75 | $1,170.75 | $1,170.70 |