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 | $155.60 | 6.171% | $165.2021 | $165.20 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
Purchase #2 | $95.43 | 9.354% | $104.3565 | $104.36 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
Purchase #3 | $202.48 | 5.125% | $212.8571 | $212.86 | $212.85 | $212.90 |
Purchase #4 | $160.74 | 3.855% | $166.9365 | $166.94 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
Purchase #5 | $100.63 | 6.662% | $107.334 | $107.33 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
Purchase #6 | $202.97 | 11.457% | $226.2243 | $226.22 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
Purchase #7 | $99.36 | 3.427% | $102.7651 | $102.77 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,017.21 | $1,085.6756 | $1,085.68 | $1,085.65 | $1,085.70 |