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 | $166.44 | 3.710% | $172.6149 | $172.61 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
Purchase #2 | $194.37 | 8.405% | $210.7068 | $210.71 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
Purchase #3 | $142.25 | 10.112% | $156.6343 | $156.63 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
Purchase #4 | $75.53 | 7.133% | $80.9176 | $80.92 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
Purchase #5 | $185.72 | 5.234% | $195.4406 | $195.44 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
Purchase #6 | $132.49 | 3.740% | $137.4451 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
Purchase #7 | $80.62 | 8.853% | $87.7573 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.42 | $1,041.5166 | $1,041.52 | $1,041.50 | $1,041.40 |