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 | $166.45 | 3.562% | $172.3789 | $172.38 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
Purchase #2 | $114.57 | 5.871% | $121.2964 | $121.30 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
Purchase #3 | $51.42 | 6.739% | $54.8852 | $54.89 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
Purchase #4 | $222.56 | 9.319% | $243.3004 | $243.30 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
Purchase #5 | $62.87 | 9.481% | $68.8307 | $68.83 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
Purchase #6 | $186.31 | 5.164% | $195.931 | $195.93 | $195.95 | $195.90 |
Purchase #7 | $222.40 | 9.742% | $244.0662 | $244.07 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,026.58 | $1,100.6888 | $1,100.70 | $1,100.75 | $1,100.70 |