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 | $250.90 | 3.294% | $259.1646 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
Purchase #2 | $178.97 | 5.215% | $188.3033 | $188.30 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
Purchase #3 | $50.83 | 7.768% | $54.7785 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
Purchase #4 | $183.46 | 11.105% | $203.8332 | $203.83 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
Purchase #5 | $160.90 | 8.159% | $174.0278 | $174.03 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
Purchase #6 | $107.94 | 7.734% | $116.2881 | $116.29 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
Purchase #7 | $155.85 | 13.179% | $176.3895 | $176.39 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,088.85 | $1,172.7850 | $1,172.78 | $1,172.85 | $1,172.80 |