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 | $160.91 | 6.820% | $171.8841 | $171.88 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
Purchase #2 | $147.69 | 5.321% | $155.5486 | $155.55 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
Purchase #3 | $176.37 | 10.427% | $194.7601 | $194.76 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
Purchase #4 | $177.86 | 4.227% | $185.3781 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
Purchase #5 | $227.47 | 9.620% | $249.3526 | $249.35 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
Purchase #6 | $55.67 | 10.222% | $61.3606 | $61.36 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
Purchase #7 | $250.32 | 8.281% | $271.049 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,196.29 | $1,289.3331 | $1,289.33 | $1,289.35 | $1,289.40 |