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 | $237.28 | 6.139% | $251.8466 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
Purchase #2 | $104.79 | 3.293% | $108.2407 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
Purchase #3 | $69.59 | 13.212% | $78.7842 | $78.78 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
Purchase #4 | $234.88 | 12.712% | $264.7379 | $264.74 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
Purchase #5 | $80.81 | 7.297% | $86.7067 | $86.71 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
Purchase #6 | $165.89 | 3.601% | $171.8637 | $171.86 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
Purchase #7 | $173.50 | 13.855% | $197.5384 | $197.54 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,066.74 | $1,159.7182 | $1,159.72 | $1,159.75 | $1,159.60 |