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 | $155.69 | 13.290% | $176.3812 | $176.38 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
Purchase #2 | $39.63 | 11.716% | $44.2731 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
Purchase #3 | $151.74 | 5.697% | $160.3846 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
Purchase #4 | $231.49 | 12.246% | $259.8383 | $259.84 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
Purchase #5 | $99.89 | 4.808% | $104.6927 | $104.69 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
Purchase #6 | $207.41 | 4.843% | $217.4549 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
Purchase #7 | $184.32 | 13.464% | $209.1368 | $209.14 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,070.17 | $1,172.1616 | $1,172.15 | $1,172.20 | $1,172.20 |