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 | $198.56 | 9.367% | $217.1591 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
Purchase #2 | $157.75 | 13.571% | $179.1583 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
Purchase #3 | $111.97 | 8.616% | $121.6173 | $121.62 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
Purchase #4 | $100.79 | 10.745% | $111.6199 | $111.62 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
Purchase #5 | $149.63 | 5.826% | $158.3474 | $158.35 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
Purchase #6 | $176.46 | 6.138% | $187.2911 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
Purchase #7 | $142.30 | 7.385% | $152.8089 | $152.81 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,037.46 | $1,128.0020 | $1,128.01 | $1,127.95 | $1,128.00 |