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 | $160.85 | 3.564% | $166.5827 | $166.58 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
Purchase #2 | $18.67 | 9.865% | $20.5118 | $20.51 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #3 | $230.83 | 10.402% | $254.8409 | $254.84 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
Purchase #4 | $200.68 | 8.341% | $217.4187 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
Purchase #5 | $137.65 | 9.639% | $150.9181 | $150.92 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
Purchase #6 | $127.60 | 13.110% | $144.3284 | $144.33 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
Purchase #7 | $200.68 | 12.841% | $226.4493 | $226.45 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,076.96 | $1,181.0499 | $1,181.05 | $1,181.05 | $1,180.90 |