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 | $165.96 | 3.138% | $171.1678 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
Purchase #2 | $210.56 | 8.340% | $228.1207 | $228.12 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
Purchase #3 | $207.55 | 7.488% | $223.0913 | $223.09 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
Purchase #4 | $97.50 | 12.137% | $109.3336 | $109.33 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
Purchase #5 | $80.32 | 10.586% | $88.8227 | $88.82 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
Purchase #6 | $151.25 | 9.683% | $165.8955 | $165.90 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
Purchase #7 | $98.66 | 3.262% | $101.8783 | $101.88 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.80 | $1,088.3099 | $1,088.31 | $1,088.30 | $1,088.30 |