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 | $158.33 | 5.587% | $167.1759 | $167.18 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
Purchase #2 | $66.74 | 11.250% | $74.2483 | $74.25 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
Purchase #3 | $65.84 | 7.529% | $70.7971 | $70.80 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
Purchase #4 | $236.48 | 3.570% | $244.9223 | $244.92 | $244.90 | $244.90 |
Purchase #5 | $175.95 | 7.230% | $188.6712 | $188.67 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
Purchase #6 | $240.39 | 12.472% | $270.3714 | $270.37 | $270.35 | $270.40 |
Purchase #7 | $237.36 | 6.184% | $252.0383 | $252.04 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,181.09 | $1,268.2245 | $1,268.23 | $1,268.20 | $1,268.20 |