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 | $148.93 | 8.215% | $161.1646 | $161.16 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
Purchase #2 | $144.86 | 3.121% | $149.3811 | $149.38 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
Purchase #3 | $164.60 | 5.689% | $173.9641 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
Purchase #4 | $175.60 | 8.482% | $190.4944 | $190.49 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
Purchase #5 | $69.77 | 9.822% | $76.6228 | $76.62 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
Purchase #6 | $224.95 | 13.239% | $254.7311 | $254.73 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
Purchase #7 | $171.53 | 12.220% | $192.491 | $192.49 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,100.24 | $1,198.8491 | $1,198.83 | $1,198.85 | $1,198.90 |