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 | $81.68 | 5.490% | $86.1642 | $86.16 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
Purchase #2 | $152.79 | 13.678% | $173.6886 | $173.69 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
Purchase #3 | $163.77 | 4.132% | $170.537 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
Purchase #4 | $168.79 | 5.128% | $177.4456 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
Purchase #5 | $193.68 | 12.169% | $217.2489 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
Purchase #6 | $187.88 | 7.437% | $201.8526 | $201.85 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
Purchase #7 | $71.84 | 13.324% | $81.412 | $81.41 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.43 | $1,108.3489 | $1,108.35 | $1,108.35 | $1,108.30 |