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 | $161.40 | 4.388% | $168.4822 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #2 | $181.44 | 3.631% | $188.0281 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
Purchase #3 | $122.38 | 6.502% | $130.3371 | $130.34 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
Purchase #4 | $17.45 | 5.799% | $18.4619 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
Purchase #5 | $149.98 | 8.225% | $162.3159 | $162.32 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
Purchase #6 | $176.59 | 5.257% | $185.8733 | $185.87 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
Purchase #7 | $108.45 | 4.238% | $113.0461 | $113.05 | $113.05 | $113.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $917.69 | $966.5446 | $966.55 | $966.55 | $966.50 |