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 | $59.73 | 3.545% | $61.8474 | $61.85 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
Purchase #2 | $187.45 | 3.211% | $193.469 | $193.47 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
Purchase #3 | $206.88 | 9.740% | $227.0301 | $227.03 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
Purchase #4 | $156.95 | 7.640% | $168.941 | $168.94 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
Purchase #5 | $172.90 | 4.175% | $180.1186 | $180.12 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
Purchase #6 | $61.76 | 7.142% | $66.1709 | $66.17 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
Purchase #7 | $248.88 | 11.141% | $276.6077 | $276.61 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,094.55 | $1,174.1847 | $1,174.19 | $1,174.15 | $1,174.10 |