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 | $156.73 | 8.454% | $169.98 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Purchase #2 | $88.30 | 6.813% | $94.3159 | $94.32 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
Purchase #3 | $221.66 | 3.175% | $228.6977 | $228.70 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
Purchase #4 | $13.77 | 10.874% | $15.2673 | $15.27 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
Purchase #5 | $224.68 | 13.775% | $255.6297 | $255.63 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
Purchase #6 | $215.93 | 12.717% | $243.3898 | $243.39 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
Purchase #7 | $31.45 | 11.119% | $34.9469 | $34.95 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.52 | $1,042.2273 | $1,042.24 | $1,042.25 | $1,042.20 |