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 | $171.94 | 8.495% | $186.5463 | $186.55 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
Purchase #2 | $199.66 | 13.490% | $226.5941 | $226.59 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
Purchase #3 | $178.83 | 11.490% | $199.3776 | $199.38 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
Purchase #4 | $128.78 | 4.242% | $134.2428 | $134.24 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
Purchase #5 | $48.90 | 13.562% | $55.5318 | $55.53 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
Purchase #6 | $173.34 | 6.736% | $185.0162 | $185.02 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
Purchase #7 | $126.91 | 3.579% | $131.4521 | $131.45 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,028.36 | $1,118.7609 | $1,118.76 | $1,118.80 | $1,118.70 |