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 | $165.77 | 3.427% | $171.4509 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
Purchase #2 | $159.81 | 4.598% | $167.1581 | $167.16 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
Purchase #3 | $74.46 | 12.534% | $83.7928 | $83.79 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
Purchase #4 | $209.43 | 11.358% | $233.2171 | $233.22 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
Purchase #5 | $221.28 | 7.844% | $238.6372 | $238.64 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
Purchase #6 | $149.67 | 5.768% | $158.303 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
Purchase #7 | $31.45 | 6.430% | $33.4722 | $33.47 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.87 | $1,086.0313 | $1,086.03 | $1,086.00 | $1,086.10 |