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 | $166.96 | 3.256% | $172.3962 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
Purchase #2 | $32.86 | 11.820% | $36.7441 | $36.74 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
Purchase #3 | $130.79 | 4.814% | $137.0862 | $137.09 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
Purchase #4 | $243.38 | 5.575% | $256.9484 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
Purchase #5 | $148.30 | 5.748% | $156.8243 | $156.82 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
Purchase #6 | $224.36 | 11.614% | $250.4172 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
Purchase #7 | $228.90 | 13.856% | $260.6164 | $260.62 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,175.55 | $1,271.0328 | $1,271.04 | $1,271.00 | $1,270.90 |