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 | $157.53 | 9.497% | $172.4906 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
Purchase #2 | $118.55 | 3.214% | $122.3602 | $122.36 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
Purchase #3 | $209.79 | 9.207% | $229.1054 | $229.11 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
Purchase #4 | $163.44 | 3.317% | $168.8613 | $168.86 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
Purchase #5 | $149.78 | 5.801% | $158.4687 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
Purchase #6 | $131.67 | 10.265% | $145.1859 | $145.19 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
Purchase #7 | $128.80 | 6.688% | $137.4141 | $137.41 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,059.56 | $1,133.8862 | $1,133.89 | $1,133.85 | $1,134.00 |