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 | $152.53 | 3.840% | $158.3872 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
Purchase #2 | $77.58 | 9.585% | $85.016 | $85.02 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
Purchase #3 | $108.43 | 6.343% | $115.3077 | $115.31 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
Purchase #4 | $152.41 | 12.763% | $171.8621 | $171.86 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
Purchase #5 | $119.26 | 7.261% | $127.9195 | $127.92 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
Purchase #6 | $209.83 | 4.413% | $219.0898 | $219.09 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
Purchase #7 | $197.58 | 5.774% | $208.9883 | $208.99 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,017.62 | $1,086.5706 | $1,086.58 | $1,086.55 | $1,086.60 |