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 | $160.64 | 6.718% | $171.4318 | $171.43 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
Purchase #2 | $42.75 | 13.189% | $48.3883 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
Purchase #3 | $53.63 | 10.870% | $59.4596 | $59.46 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
Purchase #4 | $192.37 | 8.515% | $208.7503 | $208.75 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
Purchase #5 | $134.43 | 8.153% | $145.3901 | $145.39 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
Purchase #6 | $235.74 | 8.468% | $255.7025 | $255.70 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
Purchase #7 | $247.96 | 9.184% | $270.7326 | $270.73 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,067.52 | $1,159.8552 | $1,159.85 | $1,159.90 | $1,159.90 |