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 | $179.46 | 12.146% | $201.2572 | $201.26 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
Purchase #2 | $225.78 | 11.252% | $251.1848 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
Purchase #3 | $141.52 | 5.536% | $149.3545 | $149.35 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
Purchase #4 | $162.98 | 5.475% | $171.9032 | $171.90 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
Purchase #5 | $29.76 | 3.446% | $30.7855 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
Purchase #6 | $69.82 | 13.232% | $79.0586 | $79.06 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
Purchase #7 | $153.42 | 8.568% | $166.565 | $166.57 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.74 | $1,050.1088 | $1,050.11 | $1,050.10 | $1,050.30 |