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 | $153.95 | 10.402% | $169.9639 | $169.96 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
Purchase #2 | $107.73 | 6.264% | $114.4782 | $114.48 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
Purchase #3 | $200.87 | 6.212% | $213.348 | $213.35 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
Purchase #4 | $34.90 | 5.742% | $36.904 | $36.90 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
Purchase #5 | $248.27 | 12.664% | $279.7109 | $279.71 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
Purchase #6 | $185.36 | 6.757% | $197.8848 | $197.88 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
Purchase #7 | $160.43 | 9.443% | $175.5794 | $175.58 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,091.51 | $1,187.8692 | $1,187.86 | $1,187.90 | $1,187.90 |