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 | $82.38 | 3.685% | $85.4157 | $85.42 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #2 | $180.57 | 3.544% | $186.9694 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
Purchase #3 | $250.28 | 5.611% | $264.3232 | $264.32 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
Purchase #4 | $148.86 | 13.445% | $168.8742 | $168.87 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
Purchase #5 | $221.35 | 7.788% | $238.5887 | $238.59 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
Purchase #6 | $172.38 | 4.103% | $179.4528 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
Purchase #7 | $128.37 | 11.607% | $143.2699 | $143.27 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,184.19 | $1,266.8939 | $1,266.89 | $1,266.80 | $1,267.00 |