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 | $169.90 | 6.159% | $180.3641 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
Purchase #2 | $114.32 | 7.818% | $123.2575 | $123.26 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
Purchase #3 | $125.71 | 3.517% | $130.1312 | $130.13 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
Purchase #4 | $126.43 | 4.325% | $131.8981 | $131.90 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
Purchase #5 | $109.81 | 12.779% | $123.8426 | $123.84 | $123.85 | $123.80 |
Purchase #6 | $169.81 | 9.833% | $186.5074 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
Purchase #7 | $231.80 | 11.146% | $257.6364 | $257.64 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.78 | $1,133.6373 | $1,133.64 | $1,133.65 | $1,133.60 |