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 | $174.40 | 3.446% | $180.4098 | $180.41 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
Purchase #2 | $132.74 | 11.774% | $148.3688 | $148.37 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
Purchase #3 | $158.91 | 9.604% | $174.1717 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
Purchase #4 | $49.41 | 6.115% | $52.4314 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
Purchase #5 | $209.46 | 6.114% | $222.2664 | $222.27 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
Purchase #6 | $57.83 | 13.680% | $65.7411 | $65.74 | $65.75 | $65.70 |
Purchase #7 | $202.58 | 6.439% | $215.6241 | $215.62 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.33 | $1,059.0133 | $1,059.01 | $1,058.95 | $1,059.00 |