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 | $163.33 | 10.568% | $180.5907 | $180.59 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
Purchase #2 | $105.57 | 3.608% | $109.379 | $109.38 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
Purchase #3 | $226.96 | 12.197% | $254.6423 | $254.64 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
Purchase #4 | $70.63 | 8.793% | $76.8405 | $76.84 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
Purchase #5 | $106.60 | 5.870% | $112.8574 | $112.86 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
Purchase #6 | $250.88 | 7.670% | $270.1225 | $270.12 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
Purchase #7 | $119.99 | 11.460% | $133.7409 | $133.74 | $133.75 | $133.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,043.96 | $1,138.1733 | $1,138.17 | $1,138.20 | $1,138.10 |