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 | $161.83 | 5.270% | $170.3584 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
Purchase #2 | $40.65 | 12.826% | $45.8638 | $45.86 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
Purchase #3 | $209.57 | 8.808% | $228.0289 | $228.03 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
Purchase #4 | $109.72 | 5.240% | $115.4693 | $115.47 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
Purchase #5 | $162.95 | 10.596% | $180.2162 | $180.22 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
Purchase #6 | $183.40 | 4.776% | $192.1592 | $192.16 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
Purchase #7 | $78.80 | 8.186% | $85.2506 | $85.25 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.92 | $1,017.3464 | $1,017.35 | $1,017.30 | $1,017.50 |