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 | $102.41 | 8.760% | $111.3811 | $111.38 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
Purchase #2 | $169.64 | 10.227% | $186.9891 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
Purchase #3 | $220.80 | 11.655% | $246.5342 | $246.53 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
Purchase #4 | $142.53 | 11.186% | $158.4734 | $158.47 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
Purchase #5 | $24.29 | 13.800% | $27.642 | $27.64 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
Purchase #6 | $240.53 | 12.531% | $270.6708 | $270.67 | $270.65 | $270.70 |
Purchase #7 | $160.78 | 5.605% | $169.7917 | $169.79 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,060.98 | $1,171.4823 | $1,171.47 | $1,171.50 | $1,171.50 |