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 | $79.41 | 5.145% | $83.4956 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
Purchase #2 | $222.52 | 9.526% | $243.7173 | $243.72 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
Purchase #3 | $237.60 | 7.465% | $255.3368 | $255.34 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
Purchase #4 | $223.93 | 7.615% | $240.9823 | $240.98 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
Purchase #5 | $155.65 | 13.550% | $176.7406 | $176.74 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
Purchase #6 | $168.98 | 6.363% | $179.7322 | $179.73 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
Purchase #7 | $156.80 | 6.252% | $166.6031 | $166.60 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,244.89 | $1,346.6079 | $1,346.61 | $1,346.65 | $1,346.50 |