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 | $154.53 | 7.736% | $166.4844 | $166.48 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
Purchase #2 | $189.53 | 5.717% | $200.3654 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
Purchase #3 | $204.55 | 6.685% | $218.2242 | $218.22 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
Purchase #4 | $114.80 | 8.666% | $124.7486 | $124.75 | $124.75 | $124.70 |
Purchase #5 | $158.58 | 8.807% | $172.5461 | $172.55 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
Purchase #6 | $65.98 | 10.458% | $72.8802 | $72.88 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
Purchase #7 | $45.61 | 7.111% | $48.8533 | $48.85 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.58 | $1,004.1022 | $1,004.10 | $1,004.10 | $1,004.10 |