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 | $159.35 | 5.645% | $168.3453 | $168.35 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
Purchase #2 | $122.95 | 6.530% | $130.9786 | $130.98 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
Purchase #3 | $120.86 | 9.136% | $131.9018 | $131.90 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
Purchase #4 | $128.63 | 9.830% | $141.2743 | $141.27 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
Purchase #5 | $85.42 | 8.696% | $92.8481 | $92.85 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
Purchase #6 | $192.49 | 13.570% | $218.6109 | $218.61 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
Purchase #7 | $161.28 | 8.838% | $175.5339 | $175.53 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.98 | $1,059.4929 | $1,059.49 | $1,059.50 | $1,059.40 |