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 | $39.98 | 4.572% | $41.8079 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
Purchase #2 | $250.94 | 13.840% | $285.6701 | $285.67 | $285.65 | $285.70 |
Purchase #3 | $216.28 | 8.672% | $235.0358 | $235.04 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
Purchase #4 | $162.98 | 4.675% | $170.5993 | $170.60 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
Purchase #5 | $164.53 | 9.797% | $180.649 | $180.65 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
Purchase #6 | $170.85 | 3.320% | $176.5222 | $176.52 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
Purchase #7 | $66.36 | 11.603% | $74.0598 | $74.06 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,071.92 | $1,164.3441 | $1,164.35 | $1,164.30 | $1,164.30 |