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 | $155.36 | 6.874% | $166.0394 | $166.04 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
Purchase #2 | $123.57 | 13.618% | $140.3978 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
Purchase #3 | $82.75 | 13.430% | $93.8633 | $93.86 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
Purchase #4 | $193.57 | 6.873% | $206.8741 | $206.87 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
Purchase #5 | $74.34 | 10.818% | $82.3821 | $82.38 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
Purchase #6 | $244.66 | 6.382% | $260.2742 | $260.27 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
Purchase #7 | $209.61 | 5.815% | $221.7988 | $221.80 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,083.86 | $1,171.6297 | $1,171.62 | $1,171.60 | $1,171.70 |