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 | $162.80 | 3.315% | $168.1968 | $168.20 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
Purchase #2 | $123.66 | 7.740% | $133.2313 | $133.23 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
Purchase #3 | $15.40 | 7.849% | $16.6087 | $16.61 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
Purchase #4 | $214.54 | 6.591% | $228.6803 | $228.68 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
Purchase #5 | $42.30 | 6.122% | $44.8896 | $44.89 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
Purchase #6 | $180.40 | 13.484% | $204.7251 | $204.73 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
Purchase #7 | $243.90 | 13.337% | $276.4289 | $276.43 | $276.45 | $276.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.00 | $1,072.7607 | $1,072.77 | $1,072.85 | $1,072.70 |