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 | $158.58 | 6.199% | $168.4104 | $168.41 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
Purchase #2 | $65.66 | 13.428% | $74.4768 | $74.48 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
Purchase #3 | $221.55 | 11.426% | $246.8643 | $246.86 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
Purchase #4 | $31.93 | 4.663% | $33.4189 | $33.42 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
Purchase #5 | $129.45 | 6.239% | $137.5264 | $137.53 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
Purchase #6 | $209.77 | 6.843% | $224.1246 | $224.12 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
Purchase #7 | $181.50 | 12.179% | $203.6049 | $203.60 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.44 | $1,088.4263 | $1,088.42 | $1,088.40 | $1,088.40 |