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 | $170.68 | 9.308% | $186.5669 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
Purchase #2 | $158.58 | 4.588% | $165.8557 | $165.86 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
Purchase #3 | $197.44 | 6.524% | $210.321 | $210.32 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
Purchase #4 | $203.59 | 13.336% | $230.7408 | $230.74 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
Purchase #5 | $37.48 | 3.552% | $38.8113 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
Purchase #6 | $221.59 | 8.819% | $241.132 | $241.13 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
Purchase #7 | $37.43 | 12.456% | $42.0923 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,026.79 | $1,115.5200 | $1,115.52 | $1,115.50 | $1,115.50 |