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 | $157.83 | 4.198% | $164.4557 | $164.46 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
Purchase #2 | $15.41 | 12.782% | $17.3797 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
Purchase #3 | $158.35 | 5.827% | $167.5771 | $167.58 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
Purchase #4 | $62.74 | 12.734% | $70.7293 | $70.73 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
Purchase #5 | $99.81 | 3.538% | $103.3413 | $103.34 | $103.35 | $103.30 |
Purchase #6 | $98.71 | 5.397% | $104.0374 | $104.04 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
Purchase #7 | $221.94 | 8.629% | $241.0912 | $241.09 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $814.79 | $868.6117 | $868.62 | $868.70 | $868.60 |