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 | $160.91 | 6.371% | $171.1616 | $171.16 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
Purchase #2 | $46.59 | 3.431% | $48.1885 | $48.19 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
Purchase #3 | $233.41 | 13.124% | $264.0427 | $264.04 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
Purchase #4 | $117.88 | 11.512% | $131.4503 | $131.45 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
Purchase #5 | $18.71 | 6.685% | $19.9608 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
Purchase #6 | $168.97 | 6.689% | $180.2724 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
Purchase #7 | $230.28 | 8.590% | $250.0611 | $250.06 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.75 | $1,065.1374 | $1,065.13 | $1,065.10 | $1,065.30 |