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 | $168.89 | 6.301% | $179.5318 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
Purchase #2 | $77.36 | 11.668% | $86.3864 | $86.39 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
Purchase #3 | $194.84 | 6.196% | $206.9123 | $206.91 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
Purchase #4 | $69.79 | 5.252% | $73.4554 | $73.46 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
Purchase #5 | $221.29 | 13.186% | $250.4693 | $250.47 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
Purchase #6 | $73.62 | 8.734% | $80.05 | $80.05 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
Purchase #7 | $182.66 | 7.531% | $196.4161 | $196.42 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.45 | $1,073.2213 | $1,073.23 | $1,073.20 | $1,073.30 |