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 | $157.58 | 10.146% | $173.5681 | $173.57 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
Purchase #2 | $103.92 | 10.783% | $115.1257 | $115.13 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
Purchase #3 | $45.58 | 9.544% | $49.9302 | $49.93 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
Purchase #4 | $63.58 | 4.214% | $66.2593 | $66.26 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
Purchase #5 | $227.60 | 5.514% | $240.1499 | $240.15 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
Purchase #6 | $120.56 | 5.763% | $127.5079 | $127.51 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
Purchase #7 | $249.68 | 5.309% | $262.9355 | $262.94 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.50 | $1,035.4766 | $1,035.49 | $1,035.50 | $1,035.40 |