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 | $170.70 | 8.649% | $185.4638 | $185.46 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
Purchase #2 | $128.98 | 10.247% | $142.1966 | $142.20 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
Purchase #3 | $238.44 | 5.728% | $252.0978 | $252.10 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
Purchase #4 | $141.58 | 11.777% | $158.2539 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
Purchase #5 | $98.33 | 13.619% | $111.7216 | $111.72 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
Purchase #6 | $106.56 | 4.610% | $111.4724 | $111.47 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
Purchase #7 | $121.52 | 3.432% | $125.6906 | $125.69 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,006.11 | $1,086.8967 | $1,086.89 | $1,086.85 | $1,087.00 |