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 | $161.79 | 10.442% | $178.6841 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
Purchase #2 | $136.60 | 5.247% | $143.7674 | $143.77 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
Purchase #3 | $164.55 | 4.561% | $172.0551 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
Purchase #4 | $221.34 | 10.403% | $244.366 | $244.37 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
Purchase #5 | $203.77 | 12.193% | $228.6157 | $228.62 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
Purchase #6 | $124.63 | 13.834% | $141.8713 | $141.87 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
Purchase #7 | $147.77 | 9.578% | $161.9234 | $161.92 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,160.45 | $1,271.2830 | $1,271.29 | $1,271.20 | $1,271.40 |