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 | $166.26 | 3.624% | $172.2853 | $172.29 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
Purchase #2 | $247.26 | 9.802% | $271.4964 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
Purchase #3 | $225.44 | 3.167% | $232.5797 | $232.58 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
Purchase #4 | $170.27 | 9.188% | $185.9144 | $185.91 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
Purchase #5 | $137.67 | 5.659% | $145.4607 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
Purchase #6 | $38.46 | 11.184% | $42.7614 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
Purchase #7 | $5.62 | 8.773% | $6.113 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.98 | $1,056.6109 | $1,056.61 | $1,056.60 | $1,056.70 |