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 | $130.83 | 6.559% | $139.4111 | $139.41 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
Purchase #2 | $108.80 | 6.585% | $115.9645 | $115.96 | $115.95 | $116.00 |
Purchase #3 | $170.42 | 3.440% | $176.2824 | $176.28 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
Purchase #4 | $148.80 | 6.625% | $158.658 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
Purchase #5 | $136.90 | 3.600% | $141.8284 | $141.83 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
Purchase #6 | $74.31 | 12.303% | $83.4524 | $83.45 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
Purchase #7 | $28.94 | 8.283% | $31.3371 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $799.00 | $846.9339 | $846.93 | $846.95 | $847.00 |