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 | $160.28 | 6.687% | $170.9979 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
Purchase #2 | $142.33 | 6.355% | $151.3751 | $151.38 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
Purchase #3 | $74.83 | 5.469% | $78.9225 | $78.92 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
Purchase #4 | $82.66 | 10.362% | $91.2252 | $91.23 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
Purchase #5 | $94.92 | 11.154% | $105.5074 | $105.51 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
Purchase #6 | $245.45 | 8.843% | $267.1551 | $267.16 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
Purchase #7 | $247.77 | 3.477% | $256.385 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.24 | $1,121.5682 | $1,121.59 | $1,121.60 | $1,121.60 |