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 | $170.95 | 5.390% | $180.1642 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
Purchase #2 | $134.95 | 7.796% | $145.4707 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
Purchase #3 | $42.72 | 3.293% | $44.1268 | $44.13 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
Purchase #4 | $210.91 | 7.774% | $227.3061 | $227.31 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
Purchase #5 | $88.40 | 13.130% | $100.0069 | $100.01 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Purchase #6 | $136.63 | 13.332% | $154.8455 | $154.85 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
Purchase #7 | $232.96 | 10.702% | $257.8914 | $257.89 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,017.52 | $1,109.8116 | $1,109.82 | $1,109.80 | $1,109.80 |