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 | $161.93 | 4.400% | $169.0549 | $169.05 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
Purchase #2 | $131.42 | 8.531% | $142.6314 | $142.63 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
Purchase #3 | $156.48 | 12.805% | $176.5173 | $176.52 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
Purchase #4 | $244.87 | 6.661% | $261.1808 | $261.18 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
Purchase #5 | $171.66 | 7.762% | $184.9842 | $184.98 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
Purchase #6 | $247.60 | 11.817% | $276.8589 | $276.86 | $276.85 | $276.90 |
Purchase #7 | $16.83 | 9.580% | $18.4423 | $18.44 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,130.79 | $1,229.6698 | $1,229.66 | $1,229.70 | $1,229.70 |