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 | $166.87 | 5.515% | $176.0729 | $176.07 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
Purchase #2 | $223.70 | 6.476% | $238.1868 | $238.19 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
Purchase #3 | $174.34 | 4.324% | $181.8785 | $181.88 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
Purchase #4 | $9.57 | 10.501% | $10.5749 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
Purchase #5 | $210.89 | 5.618% | $222.7378 | $222.74 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
Purchase #6 | $80.48 | 12.141% | $90.2511 | $90.25 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
Purchase #7 | $229.50 | 4.699% | $240.2842 | $240.28 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,095.35 | $1,159.9862 | $1,159.98 | $1,160.00 | $1,160.10 |