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 | $125.55 | 6.311% | $133.4735 | $133.47 | $133.45 | $133.50 |
Purchase #2 | $139.82 | 13.368% | $158.5111 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
Purchase #3 | $36.33 | 8.564% | $39.4413 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
Purchase #4 | $158.80 | 5.168% | $167.0068 | $167.01 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
Purchase #5 | $236.42 | 6.521% | $251.8369 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
Purchase #6 | $159.96 | 10.486% | $176.7334 | $176.73 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
Purchase #7 | $86.85 | 3.405% | $89.8072 | $89.81 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.73 | $1,016.8102 | $1,016.81 | $1,016.80 | $1,016.70 |