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 | $162.55 | 10.447% | $179.5316 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
Purchase #2 | $86.91 | 3.834% | $90.2421 | $90.24 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
Purchase #3 | $176.96 | 13.143% | $200.2179 | $200.22 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
Purchase #4 | $73.86 | 12.773% | $83.2941 | $83.29 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
Purchase #5 | $87.86 | 9.866% | $96.5283 | $96.53 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
Purchase #6 | $198.84 | 9.805% | $218.3363 | $218.34 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
Purchase #7 | $169.86 | 5.735% | $179.6015 | $179.60 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.84 | $1,047.7518 | $1,047.75 | $1,047.80 | $1,047.60 |