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 | $157.97 | 8.800% | $171.8714 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
Purchase #2 | $156.70 | 3.660% | $162.4352 | $162.44 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
Purchase #3 | $88.90 | 12.610% | $100.1103 | $100.11 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
Purchase #4 | $72.71 | 12.731% | $81.9667 | $81.97 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
Purchase #5 | $189.76 | 12.610% | $213.6887 | $213.69 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
Purchase #6 | $171.33 | 8.428% | $185.7697 | $185.77 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
Purchase #7 | $231.96 | 5.133% | $243.8665 | $243.87 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,069.33 | $1,159.7085 | $1,159.72 | $1,159.65 | $1,159.80 |