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 | $160.46 | 6.276% | $170.5305 | $170.53 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
Purchase #2 | $141.61 | 4.563% | $148.0717 | $148.07 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
Purchase #3 | $122.90 | 5.287% | $129.3977 | $129.40 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
Purchase #4 | $210.89 | 5.812% | $223.1469 | $223.15 | $223.15 | $223.10 |
Purchase #5 | $231.70 | 3.777% | $240.4513 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
Purchase #6 | $121.62 | 6.287% | $129.2662 | $129.27 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
Purchase #7 | $108.38 | 10.638% | $119.9095 | $119.91 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,097.56 | $1,160.7738 | $1,160.78 | $1,160.75 | $1,160.80 |