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 | $161.91 | 5.611% | $170.9948 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
Purchase #2 | $204.71 | 4.597% | $214.1205 | $214.12 | $214.10 | $214.10 |
Purchase #3 | $66.93 | 8.339% | $72.5113 | $72.51 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
Purchase #4 | $26.81 | 11.510% | $29.8958 | $29.90 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
Purchase #5 | $119.61 | 4.163% | $124.5894 | $124.59 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
Purchase #6 | $63.38 | 12.437% | $71.2626 | $71.26 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
Purchase #7 | $182.25 | 7.329% | $195.6071 | $195.61 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $825.60 | $878.9815 | $878.98 | $878.95 | $879.00 |