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 | $166.47 | 5.400% | $175.4594 | $175.46 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
Purchase #2 | $55.44 | 4.866% | $58.1377 | $58.14 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
Purchase #3 | $226.77 | 12.515% | $255.1503 | $255.15 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
Purchase #4 | $41.61 | 5.546% | $43.9177 | $43.92 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
Purchase #5 | $138.70 | 6.795% | $148.1247 | $148.12 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
Purchase #6 | $71.91 | 9.663% | $78.8587 | $78.86 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
Purchase #7 | $151.30 | 3.311% | $156.3095 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $852.20 | $915.9580 | $915.96 | $915.90 | $916.00 |