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 | $158.51 | 6.855% | $169.3759 | $169.38 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
Purchase #2 | $242.47 | 11.543% | $270.4583 | $270.46 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
Purchase #3 | $77.55 | 10.209% | $85.4671 | $85.47 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
Purchase #4 | $77.51 | 9.435% | $84.8231 | $84.82 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
Purchase #5 | $226.68 | 13.428% | $257.1186 | $257.12 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
Purchase #6 | $245.59 | 10.742% | $271.9713 | $271.97 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
Purchase #7 | $176.97 | 7.738% | $190.6639 | $190.66 | $190.65 | $190.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,205.28 | $1,329.8782 | $1,329.88 | $1,329.80 | $1,330.00 |