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 | $169.79 | 9.442% | $185.8216 | $185.82 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
Purchase #2 | $6.73 | 12.135% | $7.5467 | $7.55 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
Purchase #3 | $198.74 | 8.480% | $215.5932 | $215.59 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
Purchase #4 | $85.38 | 8.542% | $92.6732 | $92.67 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
Purchase #5 | $210.36 | 11.367% | $234.2716 | $234.27 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
Purchase #6 | $144.47 | 12.524% | $162.5634 | $162.56 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
Purchase #7 | $226.51 | 6.756% | $241.813 | $241.81 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,041.98 | $1,140.2827 | $1,140.27 | $1,140.20 | $1,140.30 |