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 | $160.79 | 5.834% | $170.1705 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
Purchase #2 | $195.53 | 11.438% | $217.8947 | $217.89 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
Purchase #3 | $145.88 | 13.570% | $165.6759 | $165.68 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
Purchase #4 | $23.97 | 11.219% | $26.6592 | $26.66 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
Purchase #5 | $172.31 | 9.387% | $188.4847 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #6 | $103.57 | 7.756% | $111.6029 | $111.60 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
Purchase #7 | $240.98 | 13.285% | $272.9942 | $272.99 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,043.03 | $1,153.4821 | $1,153.47 | $1,153.50 | $1,153.60 |