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 | $171.96 | 8.361% | $186.3376 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
Purchase #2 | $152.44 | 5.792% | $161.2693 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
Purchase #3 | $213.70 | 3.697% | $221.6005 | $221.60 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
Purchase #4 | $111.65 | 7.631% | $120.17 | $120.17 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
Purchase #5 | $38.94 | 13.674% | $44.2647 | $44.26 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
Purchase #6 | $160.88 | 7.109% | $172.317 | $172.32 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
Purchase #7 | $146.63 | 12.823% | $165.4324 | $165.43 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.20 | $1,071.3915 | $1,071.39 | $1,071.35 | $1,071.40 |