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 | $158.79 | 13.467% | $180.1742 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
Purchase #2 | $140.44 | 7.682% | $151.2286 | $151.23 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
Purchase #3 | $92.90 | 11.862% | $103.9198 | $103.92 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
Purchase #4 | $166.98 | 11.490% | $186.166 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
Purchase #5 | $235.84 | 6.416% | $250.9715 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
Purchase #6 | $100.75 | 4.363% | $105.1457 | $105.15 | $105.15 | $105.10 |
Purchase #7 | $161.89 | 5.182% | $170.2791 | $170.28 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,057.59 | $1,147.8849 | $1,147.89 | $1,147.85 | $1,147.90 |