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 | $173.58 | 5.770% | $183.5956 | $183.60 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
Purchase #2 | $236.40 | 6.203% | $251.0639 | $251.06 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
Purchase #3 | $215.27 | 4.499% | $224.955 | $224.96 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
Purchase #4 | $129.83 | 7.337% | $139.3556 | $139.36 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
Purchase #5 | $146.88 | 7.465% | $157.8446 | $157.84 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
Purchase #6 | $92.50 | 13.769% | $105.2363 | $105.24 | $105.25 | $105.20 |
Purchase #7 | $158.78 | 6.642% | $169.3262 | $169.33 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,153.24 | $1,231.3772 | $1,231.39 | $1,231.40 | $1,231.40 |