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 | $238.91 | 5.220% | $251.3811 | $251.38 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
Purchase #2 | $176.95 | 10.180% | $194.9635 | $194.96 | $194.95 | $195.00 |
Purchase #3 | $79.63 | 6.704% | $84.9684 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
Purchase #4 | $73.55 | 5.103% | $77.3033 | $77.30 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
Purchase #5 | $113.37 | 5.335% | $119.4183 | $119.42 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
Purchase #6 | $231.57 | 12.702% | $260.984 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
Purchase #7 | $170.30 | 4.282% | $177.5922 | $177.59 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,084.28 | $1,166.6108 | $1,166.60 | $1,166.60 | $1,166.70 |