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 | $160.45 | 7.425% | $172.3634 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
Purchase #2 | $43.78 | 7.812% | $47.2001 | $47.20 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
Purchase #3 | $134.34 | 10.195% | $148.036 | $148.04 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
Purchase #4 | $153.84 | 11.636% | $171.7408 | $171.74 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
Purchase #5 | $191.49 | 12.771% | $215.9452 | $215.95 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
Purchase #6 | $133.29 | 8.616% | $144.7743 | $144.77 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
Purchase #7 | $169.96 | 9.713% | $186.4682 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.15 | $1,086.5280 | $1,086.53 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.50 |