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 | $158.39 | 6.381% | $168.4969 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #2 | $217.51 | 4.348% | $226.9673 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
Purchase #3 | $170.96 | 3.424% | $176.8137 | $176.81 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
Purchase #4 | $105.61 | 12.549% | $118.863 | $118.86 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
Purchase #5 | $154.53 | 6.844% | $165.106 | $165.11 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
Purchase #6 | $75.58 | 6.412% | $80.4262 | $80.43 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
Purchase #7 | $143.26 | 12.256% | $160.8179 | $160.82 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,025.84 | $1,097.4910 | $1,097.50 | $1,097.45 | $1,097.50 |