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 | $171.40 | 5.504% | $180.8339 | $180.83 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
Purchase #2 | $227.84 | 4.647% | $238.4277 | $238.43 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
Purchase #3 | $89.40 | 13.626% | $101.5816 | $101.58 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
Purchase #4 | $177.38 | 11.348% | $197.5091 | $197.51 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
Purchase #5 | $104.68 | 13.548% | $118.862 | $118.86 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
Purchase #6 | $138.66 | 6.293% | $147.3859 | $147.39 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
Purchase #7 | $135.72 | 9.533% | $148.6582 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,045.08 | $1,133.2584 | $1,133.26 | $1,133.30 | $1,133.30 |