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 | $172.89 | 3.554% | $179.0345 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
Purchase #2 | $184.33 | 6.364% | $196.0608 | $196.06 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
Purchase #3 | $229.79 | 4.639% | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
Purchase #4 | $183.29 | 13.685% | $208.3732 | $208.37 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
Purchase #5 | $63.90 | 10.158% | $70.391 | $70.39 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
Purchase #6 | $217.33 | 6.506% | $231.4695 | $231.47 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
Purchase #7 | $40.54 | 8.457% | $43.9685 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,092.07 | $1,169.7475 | $1,169.74 | $1,169.70 | $1,169.90 |