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 | $159.61 | 10.524% | $176.4074 | $176.41 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
Purchase #2 | $152.60 | 6.758% | $162.9127 | $162.91 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
Purchase #3 | $171.80 | 7.509% | $184.7005 | $184.70 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
Purchase #4 | $250.70 | 8.252% | $271.3878 | $271.39 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
Purchase #5 | $115.67 | 3.526% | $119.7485 | $119.75 | $119.75 | $119.70 |
Purchase #6 | $111.87 | 7.868% | $120.6719 | $120.67 | $120.65 | $120.70 |
Purchase #7 | $5.60 | 10.860% | $6.2082 | $6.21 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.85 | $1,042.0370 | $1,042.04 | $1,042.00 | $1,042.00 |