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 | $165.89 | 11.798% | $185.4617 | $185.46 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
Purchase #2 | $106.93 | 5.210% | $112.5011 | $112.50 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
Purchase #3 | $143.60 | 11.855% | $160.6238 | $160.62 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
Purchase #4 | $31.45 | 9.777% | $34.5249 | $34.52 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
Purchase #5 | $172.47 | 4.453% | $180.1501 | $180.15 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
Purchase #6 | $177.31 | 4.177% | $184.7162 | $184.72 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
Purchase #7 | $206.29 | 7.412% | $221.5802 | $221.58 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.94 | $1,079.5580 | $1,079.55 | $1,079.50 | $1,079.60 |