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 | $20.25 | 3.309% | $20.9201 | $20.92 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
Purchase #2 | $152.95 | 11.130% | $169.9733 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
Purchase #3 | $120.92 | 9.635% | $132.5706 | $132.57 | $132.55 | $132.60 |
Purchase #4 | $166.80 | 11.182% | $185.4516 | $185.45 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
Purchase #5 | $211.39 | 11.480% | $235.6576 | $235.66 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
Purchase #6 | $239.48 | 6.593% | $255.2689 | $255.27 | $255.25 | $255.30 |
Purchase #7 | $216.94 | 4.238% | $226.1339 | $226.13 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,128.73 | $1,225.9760 | $1,225.97 | $1,225.90 | $1,226.10 |