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 | $54.26 | 7.217% | $58.1759 | $58.18 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
Purchase #2 | $173.57 | 3.780% | $180.1309 | $180.13 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
Purchase #3 | $250.79 | 11.723% | $280.1901 | $280.19 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
Purchase #4 | $157.28 | 13.266% | $178.1448 | $178.14 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
Purchase #5 | $239.83 | 8.235% | $259.58 | $259.58 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
Purchase #6 | $18.39 | 4.848% | $19.2815 | $19.28 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
Purchase #7 | $104.60 | 6.495% | $111.3938 | $111.39 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.72 | $1,086.8970 | $1,086.89 | $1,087.00 | $1,086.90 |