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 | $159.45 | 5.461% | $168.1576 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
Purchase #2 | $114.34 | 5.662% | $120.8139 | $120.81 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
Purchase #3 | $153.85 | 4.462% | $160.7148 | $160.71 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
Purchase #4 | $85.96 | 6.467% | $91.519 | $91.52 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
Purchase #5 | $166.48 | 13.518% | $188.9848 | $188.98 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
Purchase #6 | $205.89 | 13.851% | $234.4078 | $234.41 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
Purchase #7 | $207.50 | 3.478% | $214.7169 | $214.72 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,093.47 | $1,179.3148 | $1,179.31 | $1,179.25 | $1,179.30 |