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 | $160.76 | 4.861% | $168.5745 | $168.57 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
Purchase #2 | $201.53 | 4.784% | $211.1712 | $211.17 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
Purchase #3 | $128.44 | 12.346% | $144.2972 | $144.30 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
Purchase #4 | $50.78 | 8.802% | $55.2497 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
Purchase #5 | $210.29 | 11.401% | $234.2652 | $234.27 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
Purchase #6 | $72.71 | 4.223% | $75.7805 | $75.78 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
Purchase #7 | $138.39 | 7.388% | $148.6143 | $148.61 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.90 | $1,037.9526 | $1,037.95 | $1,037.90 | $1,038.00 |