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 | $135.45 | 5.703% | $143.1747 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
Purchase #2 | $166.81 | 13.795% | $189.8214 | $189.82 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
Purchase #3 | $161.54 | 5.288% | $170.0822 | $170.08 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
Purchase #4 | $184.71 | 5.391% | $194.6677 | $194.67 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
Purchase #5 | $24.73 | 7.485% | $26.581 | $26.58 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
Purchase #6 | $203.98 | 8.750% | $221.8283 | $221.83 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
Purchase #7 | $204.79 | 3.615% | $212.1932 | $212.19 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,082.01 | $1,158.3485 | $1,158.34 | $1,158.35 | $1,158.40 |