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 | $156.98 | 9.200% | $171.4222 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
Purchase #2 | $200.79 | 8.805% | $218.4696 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
Purchase #3 | $80.48 | 5.869% | $85.2034 | $85.20 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
Purchase #4 | $229.69 | 5.298% | $241.859 | $241.86 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
Purchase #5 | $137.41 | 5.841% | $145.4361 | $145.44 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
Purchase #6 | $163.27 | 13.537% | $185.3719 | $185.37 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
Purchase #7 | $117.57 | 12.179% | $131.8889 | $131.89 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,086.19 | $1,179.6511 | $1,179.65 | $1,179.60 | $1,179.70 |