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 | $165.44 | 6.652% | $176.4451 | $176.45 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
Purchase #2 | $229.80 | 3.640% | $238.1647 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
Purchase #3 | $158.33 | 13.808% | $180.1922 | $180.19 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
Purchase #4 | $90.38 | 6.506% | $96.2601 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
Purchase #5 | $194.34 | 3.404% | $200.9553 | $200.96 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
Purchase #6 | $78.31 | 5.129% | $82.3265 | $82.33 | $82.35 | $82.30 |
Purchase #7 | $179.89 | 10.279% | $198.3809 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,096.49 | $1,172.7248 | $1,172.73 | $1,172.75 | $1,172.80 |