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 | $160.90 | 4.512% | $168.1598 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
Purchase #2 | $85.85 | 4.666% | $89.8558 | $89.86 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
Purchase #3 | $144.47 | 12.371% | $162.3424 | $162.34 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
Purchase #4 | $21.93 | 12.547% | $24.6816 | $24.68 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
Purchase #5 | $214.83 | 10.298% | $236.9532 | $236.95 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
Purchase #6 | $137.38 | 3.383% | $142.0276 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
Purchase #7 | $51.55 | 11.405% | $57.4293 | $57.43 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $816.91 | $881.4497 | $881.45 | $881.50 | $881.50 |