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 | $158.51 | 11.325% | $176.4613 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
Purchase #2 | $120.96 | 5.251% | $127.3116 | $127.31 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
Purchase #3 | $223.42 | 9.452% | $244.5377 | $244.54 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
Purchase #4 | $197.42 | 11.713% | $220.5438 | $220.54 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
Purchase #5 | $48.70 | 12.475% | $54.7753 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
Purchase #6 | $70.27 | 5.736% | $74.3007 | $74.30 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
Purchase #7 | $165.32 | 5.674% | $174.7003 | $174.70 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.60 | $1,072.6307 | $1,072.63 | $1,072.65 | $1,072.60 |