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 | $167.57 | 3.447% | $173.3461 | $173.35 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
Purchase #2 | $208.40 | 9.471% | $228.1376 | $228.14 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
Purchase #3 | $80.57 | 6.650% | $85.9279 | $85.93 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
Purchase #4 | $145.52 | 8.766% | $158.2763 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
Purchase #5 | $73.33 | 11.690% | $81.9023 | $81.90 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
Purchase #6 | $171.96 | 5.648% | $181.6723 | $181.67 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
Purchase #7 | $171.77 | 4.401% | $179.3296 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,019.12 | $1,088.5921 | $1,088.60 | $1,088.65 | $1,088.50 |