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 | $154.74 | 7.465% | $166.2913 | $166.29 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
Purchase #2 | $104.87 | 3.539% | $108.5813 | $108.58 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
Purchase #3 | $152.62 | 5.216% | $160.5807 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
Purchase #4 | $174.93 | 12.563% | $196.9065 | $196.91 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
Purchase #5 | $194.81 | 12.214% | $218.6041 | $218.60 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
Purchase #6 | $49.73 | 13.761% | $56.5733 | $56.57 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
Purchase #7 | $118.70 | 10.410% | $131.0567 | $131.06 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.40 | $1,038.5939 | $1,038.59 | $1,038.60 | $1,038.70 |