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 | $182.42 | 3.285% | $188.4125 | $188.41 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
Purchase #2 | $84.39 | 7.212% | $90.4762 | $90.48 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #3 | $42.30 | 8.737% | $45.9958 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
Purchase #4 | $173.29 | 4.856% | $181.705 | $181.71 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
Purchase #5 | $228.91 | 13.771% | $260.4332 | $260.43 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
Purchase #6 | $156.37 | 8.800% | $170.1306 | $170.13 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
Purchase #7 | $198.88 | 10.282% | $219.3288 | $219.33 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,066.56 | $1,156.4821 | $1,156.49 | $1,156.55 | $1,156.40 |