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 | $171.60 | 8.145% | $185.5768 | $185.58 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
Purchase #2 | $93.41 | 7.191% | $100.1271 | $100.13 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
Purchase #3 | $215.77 | 6.645% | $230.1079 | $230.11 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
Purchase #4 | $123.57 | 6.372% | $131.4439 | $131.44 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
Purchase #5 | $102.67 | 13.258% | $116.282 | $116.28 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
Purchase #6 | $154.88 | 7.552% | $166.5765 | $166.58 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
Purchase #7 | $154.44 | 3.393% | $159.6801 | $159.68 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,016.34 | $1,089.7943 | $1,089.80 | $1,089.90 | $1,089.80 |