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 | $87.38 | 10.188% | $96.2823 | $96.28 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
Purchase #2 | $160.71 | 5.779% | $169.9974 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Purchase #3 | $145.25 | 10.762% | $160.8818 | $160.88 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
Purchase #4 | $153.93 | 6.444% | $163.8492 | $163.85 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
Purchase #5 | $237.63 | 12.458% | $267.2339 | $267.23 | $267.25 | $267.20 |
Purchase #6 | $131.81 | 10.503% | $145.654 | $145.65 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
Purchase #7 | $167.32 | 4.385% | $174.657 | $174.66 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,084.03 | $1,178.5556 | $1,178.55 | $1,178.60 | $1,178.60 |